By The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public that all complaints arising from the ongoing nomination exercise will be heard and addressed in line with the law.
Speaking on Monday evening, EC spokesperson Julius Mutsunguzi said any registered voter, aspirant, or political party is free to raise concerns regarding the process, provided such complaints are supported by factual evidence.
“The issue of anybody raising a complaint regarding any element of the electoral process is provided for in the law, is acceptable, and is the right thing to do,” Mutsunguzi explained. He emphasized that complaints lacking supporting facts may not withstand scrutiny.
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To facilitate the process, the EC has established two toll-free lines, published on its website and social media platforms, through which the public can submit grievances. The Commission also noted that petitions from political parties, civil society organizations, and individuals are routinely received and resolved to promote transparency and fairness.
Mutsunguzi reported that the nomination exercise is proceeding smoothly across Uganda’s 146 districts and cities, with staff on the ground actively handling issues as they arise. He further stressed that EC officials are guided strictly by electoral laws and Commission-issued guidelines, which are applied impartially.
“The law is supreme and nobody is above it. Our staff apply it without fear, without favour, and without discrimination,” he said.
The nominations currently underway cover municipality and city division chairpersons, as well as councillors, including representatives of special interest groups, ahead of the 2025–26 general elections.
