By The Democratic Front (DF) opened its 2026 general election nominations with a strong anti-corruption message, vowing to keep its internal processes clean, transparent, and gender-sensitive.
Speaking during the first day of the exercise at the party’s headquarters in Kampala, DF Electoral Commission Chairperson Henry Lubowa revealed that 43 aspirants had already been nominated, including nine parliamentary hopefuls, several district chairpersons, and councillor candidates from areas such as Kampala, Wakiso, Buikwe, and Bussi Island.
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Lubowa said the party’s internal primary process would not tolerate vote buying, bribery, or sexual favours, which he said have plagued other political formations and discouraged women from participating in politics.
“We don’t allow goats and chickens here,” Lubowa quipped. “If you have those, take them to your constituency to share with the people. Our process is corruption-free, and we have zero tolerance for sextortion, which has caused serious injustice against women.”
He reiterated that DF was committed to building a just and gender-equal political environment, and that women aspirants would be treated fairly without fear of coercion.
The party plans to decentralize the selection of flag bearers, allowing constituencies to choose candidates through either consensus or democratic vote, after the initial nomination phase. Lubowa said this structure would ensure greater public ownership and transparency in the process.
He also noted that DF’s growing popularity was evident in the enthusiasm shown by members, some of whom had travelled long distances to beat the first-day deadline. “Someone came all the way from Bussi Island that tells you the level of commitment we are seeing.”
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The deadline for local government nominations has been set for August 15, 2025, while parliamentary and presidential nominations will close on August 22. DF expects to field between 5,000 and 6,000 candidates across all levels of government.
Lubowa said the party’s focus was on assembling a competent team of leaders who would represent DF at the ballot and help build a credible opposition force in the run-up to 2026.
“We are offering Ugandans a real alternative built on justice, equity, and integrity,” he said.
