Hundreds of students thronged Nkumba University main hall yesterday, 21st October 2022 as 7 candidates faced off in a thrilling Guild presidential debate.
The much-anticipated showdown became heated leaving contenders gasping for air while articulating their political agendas profusely amidst ululations.
An oratory mind game essentially meant to capture the attention of students became even more interesting when veteran political renegade, Amon Muhwezi snubbed a student for alleging that he is a greedy leader.
When pressed for accountability and government’s failure to deliver, Amon exonerated himself citing podiums lobbied by parliament as a project students should be thankful for. “I speak as a former deputy speaker, we as parliament delivered, all schools benefited from the Podium project. This was our initiative, we lobbied for funds and we were able to deliver 6 podiums to each school.”
He scoffed at his nemesis telling them to stop envying him, “why do you envy me when my people push me for a better position”.
The Nkumba University NRM Chapter stalwart was solid on his word directing those asking for accountability to seek answers from the incumbent guild president.
The NUSSA-backed candidate, Toka Victor is the underdog in the race given his slow start early this month. Toka believes that the concept of the biblical fight between David and Goliath will usher him into the Presidential seat. The self-proclaimed ‘humble servant’ has fronted cross-cultural connections as the only tide for achieving his stewardship goal.
Former MP SLAW, Imran Kigongo grabbed the microphone with flamboyance asserting narratives that he says will restore parity among struggling students singling out the guild scholarships.
Commanding the loudest entourage NUP’s Morris Ssemambo introduced his strategy tailored on policy reviews and the much-needed service delivery. “We need a leader who is service oriented and very passionate about student welfare and I am that leader.”