A section of supporters from the National Unity Platform (NUP) have expressed displeasure after photos surfaced showing former Leader of Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, with the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, during a cultural event in Masaka City.The event, held in Buddu County over the weekend, was part of the Buganda Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with its subjects and promote cultural heritage in the region. Hon. Mpuuga, a prominent Buganda Kingdom loyalist and Democratic Front leader, was among the invited dignitaries. He was accompanied by fellow Democratic Front leaders, including Hon. Abed Bwanika and Hon. Juliet Kakande.Mpuuga and his fearless delegationMpuuga’s presence alongside the Katikkiro comes months after a political rift within NUP, where some party members questioned his loyalty following allegations of a “service award” controversy. The sight of Mpuuga in the company of top Buganda officials has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some NUP supporters accusing him of hiding behind cultural affiliations to pursue his political agenda.Mpuuga with KatikkiroHowever, Mpuuga and his allies have maintained that their attendance at the Buganda Kingdom events both in Bulange and other parts of the Kingdom is purely cultural and non-political.“ Regardless of which party one likes or supports, the Kingdom remains an integral part of who we are as Baganda, and such events should unite, not divide us,” a source close to Mpuuga said.The post NUP Supporters Weigh in ‘Bad vibes’ as Hon. Mpuuga Meets Katikkiro appeared first on The Insider.