Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have established a partnership aimed at providing ideological training for leaders of the South Sudanese ruling party in Uganda, specifically at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.
The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting held on Saturday October 5, 2024 which included key figures from both the NRM Secretariat and a delegation from the SPLM.
The NRM delegation was led by NRM’s Secretary General Richard Todwong and National Treasurer Amb. Barbara Nekesa.
The South Sudanese Liberation Movement delegation was led by CDE. Bol Makueng Youl, the SPLM Secretary for External Relations. Bol was accompanied by Dr. John Oryem, the secretary for Training and research, Antipas Nyok Kucha, the deputy Principal for Political school and the party’s Director for Political Desk, Dennis Marial Mourwel.
The Secretary General, Todwong said they agreed to enhance cohesion and capacity building of the SPLM leaders through ideological training at the renowned political leadership school.
“The secretariat pledges to facilitate the training of our brothers and sisters as a contribution to the growth of multiparty democracy in the world’s youngest nation,” Mr. Todwong said.
Todwong also revealed that the two sides discussed possible ways Uganda and South Sudan can enhance social economic empowerment of their citizens through cross border trade without barriers.
SPLM’s head of delegation, Comrade Bol Makueng Yuol applauded the NRM for being a good brother to the people of South Sudan during difficult times.
“You were by our side when we fought for self-determination and you have continued to be by our side in defence, building the national economy and democracy,” Bol said.
“We look forward to actualizing the training of our cadres to ensure the party is run by ideologically grounded people to move the country forward,” Comrade Bol added.
The NRM National Treasurer Amb. Barbara Nekesa said her party is also ready to learn new ideas on how the SPLM runs its political business to improve mobilization and service delivery to the people.
She called for dialogue between SPLM’s leadership and those opposed to the government to seize fire and dialogue peace for the common interest of the citizens.
The NRM External Affairs Director, Rtd. Maj. Awich Pollar affirmed the party’s commitment to work with revolutionary parties to develop their countries due to similar ideas and aspirations.
“It was right and fitting that such a revolutionary party pays to us a courtesy call to deliberate bilateral progress,” Maj Awich said.
Other NRM principals who attended were Dr. Tanga Odoi, the Electoral Commission Chairman, Deputy National Treasurer, Hon. Jaqueline Kyatuhaire, Directors; Hon. Emmanuel Dombo (Communications), Maj. Okwir Rabwoni (Youth and Institutions) and Counsel Enoch Barata(Legal services)
