Former opposition leader and Kasese Woman Member of Parliament, Winnie Kiiza has officially handed over the office of the Leader of Opposition to Betty Aol Ochan, the new Opposition Leader.
“It was a humbling experience and I am very grateful. It has given me wide exposure and an opportunity I know will take my career ahead,” Kiiza said before officially handing over.
Former Opposition Leader, Winnie Kiiza
Kiiza commended FDC party for giving her a platform and opportunity towards leadership as the first women leader of opposition.
Upon receiving the office files,Aol pledged to work hand in hand with her predecessor for the betterment of the opposition.
“Let your day continue to be open to us,” she urged Kiiza.
“The first thing I thought was ‘where are we going to deploy her? Where is her office going to be?’ Those are questions I kept on asking,” Aol remarked.
although there are a lot of differences in the opposition, Kiiza believes that they can be ‘sorted out and we find one front’.