Mathias Mpuuga, leader of the Democratic Alliance, and his colleagues met with the Electoral Commission to discuss key issues affecting the electoral process, as Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections.
The opposition leaders emphasized the need for urgent political and electoral reforms to ensure credible and acceptable polls.
According to Mpuuga, the engagement with the Electoral Commission was crucial in highlighting the necessary reforms to guarantee free and fair elections. The opposition leaders stressed that meaningful elections can only be achieved through comprehensive reforms.
The Electoral Commission has been preparing for the 2026 polls, with plans to re-organize polling stations countrywide to facilitate convenient voting.
However, the opposition leaders’ call for reforms underscores the need for a more comprehensive approach to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Every camp is warming up and as Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the debate on electoral reforms is likely to intensify.
The opposition leaders’ engagement with the Electoral Commission marks the beginning of a critical conversation about the future of Uganda’s democracy.
