DP legal advisor resigns over NRM agreement, cites ethical concerns and leadership conflict
The long serving Legal Advisor of the Democratic Party , Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has resigned citing ethical concerns over a controversial cooperation agreement with the National Resistance Movement party, that was executed without the party's governing body’s consent. Nobert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is the president of the party. In his October 8th, 2024 resignation letter, Nalukoola criticized the party's leadership, particularly the refusal to convene a National Council Meeting and the conflict of interest arising from Mao's dual role as Minister of Justice and DP President General, which he believes undermines the party's democratic processes and values.