Africa-Press – Uganda. Jothan Yamurebire Burobuto, Chairman of the Party of Labour Uganda (PLU), remains steadfast in his and the party’s resolve to contest for the 2026 presidential elections, undeterred by ongoing obstacles in securing registration with the Electoral Commission (EC).
In a letter dated June 10, 2025, addressed to the EC Chairman, Burobuto accused the commission of negligence and complicity with security forces in hindering PLU’s registration efforts. The letter outlines the party’s persistent difficulties in gaining recognition as a legitimate political entity.
PLU alleges that its agents and coordinators, despite possessing official clearance and written authorization, have faced relentless harassment, physical assaults, and arrests by security forces while gathering signatures for registration.
One cited incident involved a 24-year-old agent from Kyankwanzi, detained without communication for over 48 hours.
Expressing frustration, Burobuto noted that the EC has failed to respond to PLU’s initial letter from April 1, 2025, requesting a meeting to address these concerns, with 70 days elapsing without acknowledgment. “The commission’s silence and refusal to engage reflect an insensitive and potentially disastrous stance,” he wrote.
Burobuto charged the EC with colluding with security agencies to obstruct PLU’s rightful path to registration, describing the commission’s inaction as both arrogant and dismissive.
Despite these setbacks, he underscored PLU’s determination, declaring, “We will not waver, regardless of the challenges,” and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to tackling Uganda’s governance issues.
In a defiant step, Burobuto announced that the letter also serves as formal notification of PLU’s intent to launch nationwide consultations to prepare for its 2026 presidential campaign.
The party urged the EC to adopt a more responsive and responsible approach to its mandate for the sake of Uganda’s democratic process.
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