FDC Demands Janet Museveni’s Removal from Education Ministry, Questions New Cabinet Appointments.

By Skika Reporter.

The FDC Demands Janet Museveni’s Removal from Education Ministry, Questions New Cabinet Appointments he opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to remove First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni from the Ministry of Education and Sports, citing what it describes as poor performance and persistent failures in Uganda’s education sector.

Janet Museveni was recently reappointed as Minister of Education and Sports for a third consecutive term in the newly announced cabinet. However, the FDC argues that the reappointment is unjustified, pointing to rising school fees, unresolved teacher welfare concerns, and stagnant learning outcomes as evidence of a ministry struggling to meet its mandate.

Speaking on behalf of the opposition party, FDC Deputy President for the Western Region, Robert Centenary, said the ministry requires a competent, independent, and professional leader capable of addressing the challenges facing the education system.

“The FDC reiterates its call for her removal and replacement with a competent, independent and professional minister to preside over that sensitive ministry because it is the one that is building our nation for future generations,” Centenary said.

Beyond the education docket, the FDC also criticized the appointment of four designated ministers—Adonia Ayebare for Foreign Affairs, Lawrence Muganga for Internal Affairs, Sanjay Tana for Trade, and Calvin Echodu—over allegations relating to dual citizenship.

Last week, President Museveni unveiled a list of 83 cabinet and state ministers. The opposition claims that some of the appointments may conflict with provisions under Uganda’s citizenship laws, which restrict dual citizens from holding certain high-ranking government offices, including cabinet positions.

The FDC further referenced the recently enacted Sovereignty and Protection Act, 2025, arguing that the appointments undermine the spirit of legislation intended to safeguard national interests and prioritize Ugandan citizens in key leadership roles.

Parliamentary vetting of the designated ministers commenced on May 31 before the Appointments Committee chaired by Speaker Jacob Oulanyah Oboth-Oboth.

However, opposition leaders have expressed skepticism about the process, arguing that the ruling party’s dominance in Parliament may limit effective scrutiny of nominees.

centenary called on the committee to suspend the vetting of the contested appointees until concerns surrounding their eligibility are fully addressed.

The FDC also dismissed the cabinet reshuffle as “a mere change of guards,” maintaining that it offers little prospect for meaningful policy change.

“Ugandans should not expect anything new from this cabinet. It is the same old story of no change until citizens themselves act within the framework of the constitution,” Centenary said.

The opposition party has urged citizens to continue advocating for accountability and governance reforms through constitutional and democratic means