FDC Presidential Nominations To Officially Commence Tomorrow
The Forum for Democratic Change, one of Uganda's major opposition parties, is gearing up for its presidential nominations which will kick off tomorrow and Wednesday
Six aspirants have so far expressed interest in running for the top position, including Hon. Patrick Oboi Amuriat, Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi, and Mr. Bumba Erinest, among others.
After nominations the candidates will undergo a Vetting Process a Public Debate and then Campaigns
FDC headquarters in Najjanankumbi tomorrow marks a significant milestone for the party as the presidential nominations for 2026 officially kick off.
This follows the release of the party’s electoral roadmap for the 2025/2026 general elections last week.
According to FDC Deputy Secretary for Publicity, Publications, and Documentations Mulindwa Walid Lubega, six candidates have shown interest and ought to return their nomination forms starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6th.
Mr. Mulindwa added that the FDC electoral commission will oversee the nomination process, ensuring transparency and fairness, and the party's choice will then face off against other candidates in the 2026 presidential elections.
However, the FDC further condemned the Electoral Commission for several malpractices in the ongoing voter update exercise due to end next week, which, he says, severely undermines the credibility of Uganda’s electoral processes.
On July 31st, the FDC National Delegates Committee will sit to elect the Presidential Flag Bearer for the party to contest in the 2026 general elections.
