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DP's Edith Byanyima publishes open letter disputing legality of Norbert Mao's party leadership

Civic Space & Media Freedom Single source Uganda (national) 11 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Democratic Party member Edith Byanyima made public an open letter to party president Norbert Mao saying court rulings dismissing challenges to DP's leadership were procedural and did not validate it, ChimpReports reported. She accused the leadership of suppressing internal dissent and said members would pursue legal and political remedies if it did not act; according to the outlet, Mao had not publicly responded but has defended his leadership as legitimate.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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