Democratic Party (Uganda)
The Democratic Party (Swahili: Chama cha Kidemokrasia; DP) is a moderate conservative political party in Uganda led by Norbert Mao. The DP was led by Paul Ssemogerere for 25 years until his retirement in November 2005. John Ssebaana Kizito replaced Ssemogerere, and led the party until February 2010, when Norbert Mao was elected party president.
Democratic Party Chama cha Kidemokrasia | |
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| Leader | Norbert Mao |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Social conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Regional affiliation | Democrat Union of Africa |
| National Assembly of Uganda | 9 / 529 |
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In the general election of 18 February 2011, the party won 11 out of 238 elected seats. In the presidential election of the same date, Mao won 1.86 percent of the vote. As of June 2013, the party had fifteen seats in the parliament.
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