The president of the National unity platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu yesterday named Manjiya county Mp John Baptist Nambeshe as the acting NUP president.
This follows a trip abroad by Kyagulanyi that is set to last for three weeks. This trip according to NUP is for official duties.
Nambeshe is set to be the acting president for three weeks and his spell started on 20th June and will run up to 10th July.
In the letter appointing Nambeshe, the secretary to Kyagulanyi, Sarah M Muwonge said that she had been instructed by Kyagulanyi to notify Nambeshe of this development.
Nambeshe also took to his Twitter platform to thank Kyagulanyi for entrusting him with this role.
He promised to fulfill it to the best of his abilities and won’t let those affiliated to the party down.
“I thank you my Party President Bobi Wine for entrusting me with this important responsibility. I accept the challenge, knowing that I have the full support of the secretariat and certainly the commitment of all comrades in the struggle.” Nambeshe posted.