Wanyoto Paul has finally dumped FDC and decided to run as an independent candidate in the forthcoming 2026 general elections.
Looking at his official poster of 2026-2031, it looks like the powerful city lawyer is set to run as an independent candidate for the Northern City MP Seat.
It should be noted that in 2021, Wanyoto contested for this position under FDC but eventually lost it to Wambede Seth of NRM.
Ever since then, wanyoto has been shunning away from fdc activities, though sources say that he wasn't happy after fdc split.
But Who is Wanyoto Paul?
Paul Wanyoto is a Ugandan lawyer and politician known for his involvement in legal and political activities in Mbale City and Kampala.
Legal Career and Controversies
Profession: Wanyoto is a High Court advocate based in Kampala, associated with Web, Advocates & Solicitors. He also serves as the chairperson of the Mbale City Land Board.
Judicial Review (2016): Wanyoto challenged the Law Council’s jurisdiction in a disciplinary complaint against him, seeking judicial review to dismiss the case.
Political Involvement
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC): Wanyoto ran as the FDC candidate for Mbale City Northern Division in the 2021 general election, garnering 4,135 votes but losing to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate.
Controversy in FDC: In 2023, Wanyoto faced criticism within FDC for supporting Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s presidential ambitions, leading to accusations of disloyalty. FDC leaders described his actions as contrary to party principles, with some calling him a “mole.”
Independent Candidacy (2025): On April 25, 2025, posts on X announced that Wanyoto had left FDC to run as an independent candidate in the 2026 general elections.
Personal and Family Disputes
Family Land Feud: Wanyoto has been in a public dispute with his sister, Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, NRM Women’s League chairperson, over family land in Mbale City. The conflict escalated in 2022–2023, with Wanyoto accusing Lydia of issuing death threats and attempting to build on his property, citing political rivalry after he joined FDC. Lydia claimed she was defending the rights of female siblings.
Political Tensions: The feud intensified when Wanyoto expressed interest in running for office under FDC, which Lydia, an NRM stalwart, reportedly opposed.
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