Our meeting with Museveni was not transactional -

‎Moses Kabuusu of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has defended the recent meeting between a group of opposition politicians and President Museveni, saying the engagement was not based on political deals but intended to promote national reconciliation after the January 2026 elections.

‎The Kyamuswa MP made the remarks on Monday while appearing on one of the Television stations in Uganda

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‎Kabuusu was reacting to Thursday’s State House Entebbe meeting led by Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi.

‎He said the opposition delegation approached the President to explore whether he would be willing to support a broader reconciliation process amid growing political tensions.

‎We needed to speak to the President to ask if he would be open to a reconciliation dialogue, and he said yes,” Kabuusu said.

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‎The meeting comes at a time when Uganda remains politically polarised following a highly charged election period, with calls from various actors for dialogue and national unity.

‎Kabuusu noted that the country urgently needs a platform where leaders and citizens can engage openly to address divisions.

‎“We need to find a platform where Ugandans talk to each other,” he added.

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‎He stressed that the engagement should not be interpreted as a transactional arrangement, but rather a step toward calming the political environment and encouraging constructive conversations.

‎“The meeting with President Museveni was not transactional. It was to set the stage for post-election dialogue,” Kabuusu said.

‎The delegation’s visit has sparked debate within opposition circles, but supporters argue that dialogue remains essential for long-term stability and reconciliation.