Besigye and the other main contender, Mbabazi, have both promised such devolution, hoping that it will win them support, especially in Buganda, but even supporters of federalism are skeptical that they would follow through on their promise if elected.
Si Lowassa, Membe, Sitta au Sumaye anayeweza kuibadili CCM irejee misingi aliyoasisi Baba wa Taifa Mwalimu Nyerere. Tegemeo dogo katika chama hicho ni damu mpya kama za akina Abdulla Mwinyi, japo pengine ni mapema mno kuhitimisha hilo.