Uganda, Feb. 23 -- There is an emerging split in opinion within the ranks of the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)-Katonga faction over whether to form a completely new political party.

However, while early views appear divided, the one thing all leaders seem unanimous about is the need to allow all party members have a say on the issue.

With the 2026 General Election looming, the splinter group's National Council on Wednesday agreed to cast the net wider in search of a national consensus, a position which yesterday saw party elders making arguments for and against the proposal.

On Thursday morning, Mr Wafula Oguttu, a founding member, acknowledged the idea of forming a new organisation, but cautioned this would not be the b...