Former media personality and renowned events emcee Patriko Mujuuka has opened up about a painful political setback that reshaped his life after the leading opposition party, National Unity Platform (NUP) denying him a parliamentary ticket ahead of the 2021 general elections.
The former CBS FM presenter, who had hoped to contest for the Nakifuma Constituency parliamentary seat under the NUP banner, revealed that being denied the party’s endorsement was both emotionally and strategically damaging.
“Not getting the NUP flag bearer’s ticket in the 2021 general elections for Nakifuma Constituency hurt me. It distorted my plan,” Mujuuka candidly shared in recent interview.
Despite his close relationship with NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, Mujuuka was passed over in favor of Hon. Fred Ssimbwa. Ssimbwa eventually ran under the NUP ticket and secured the seat with a resounding win.
In a moment of reflection, Mujuuka acknowledged that the disappointment may have influenced his decision to relocate to the United States.
“Those who say that missing out on the party ticket led me to leave the country could be right,because if I had become a Member of Parliament. I wouldn’t be in America now. So, in that context, they’re entirely right.”he admitted.
Once a familiar voice on Ugandan radio and television, Patriko Mujuuka has maintained a low profile since his move abroad, stepping away from the spotlight that once defined his public life.
