Africa-Press – Uganda. The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has called on Ugandans to view the January 2026 general elections as a defining moment for the nation’s future, urging voters to “secure the future of their children” by voting for change.
Addressing supporters in Kamu, Bulambuli District, FDC’s presidential flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi said the elections would determine whether Uganda continues on its current path or embraces transformation through improved education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
“This election is about the future of our children,” Mafabi told the crowd, as he campaigned in Bulambuli and Kapchorwa districts. “We must vote for the key that will open the door to better education, jobs, and prosperity.”
Mafabi criticised what he called the government’s neglect of education standards in Eastern Uganda. He said the subregions of Bugisu, Bukedi, and Sebei consistently perform poorly in national examinations compared to other parts of the country.
“Whenever UNEB releases results, you start checking from the bottom,” Mafabi said, referring to districts such as Bulambuli, Bududa, Bukwo, Budaka, Butebo, Kapchorwa, and Butaleja, which often rank among the lowest in performance.
He attributed the poor results to underfunded schools, inadequate teachers, and the government’s failure to prioritise education in rural areas.
Mafabi pledged that, if elected president, he would reverse this trend by investing in schools, improving teacher welfare, and promoting skills-based education.
The FDC leader also promised to improve infrastructure and support local farmers and traders through better access to markets and credit facilities.
He said such reforms would stimulate rural economies and reduce poverty.
“We need good roads, better schools, and access to finance for our farmers and small businesses,” Mafabi said. “That’s how we can build an economy that works for everyone, not just a few.”
Former Soroti East Division MP Moses Attan, who accompanied Mafabi on the campaign trail, urged supporters to mobilize their families and neighbours to rally behind the FDC presidential candidate and other party contenders in the upcoming elections.
“Each of you must bring more people to the cause,” Attan said. “Let us unite and take this message to every village.”
FDC president Patrick Oboi Amuriat (POA) also spoke at the rally, describing Mafabi as the most qualified among the eight presidential candidates expected to contest in the 2026 race.
“Of all the eight contestants, Nandala is the best choice for Uganda,” Amuriat said, drawing applause from the crowd.
He likened Mafabi’s presidential bid to a “second chance” for the Bugisu subregion to produce a head of state, recalling the late former Speaker of Parliament James Wapakhabulo, who was once considered a potential national leader before his untimely death.
“The best chance Bugisu had to produce a president was when Wapakhabulo was still alive,” Amuriat said. “Unfortunately, that opportunity died with him. But today, the chance has returned with Nandala Mafabi one of your own.”
The rally in Bulambuli marked part of FDC’s ongoing mobilisation efforts across eastern Uganda, where the opposition party is seeking to strengthen its grassroots support ahead of the 2026 general elections.
FDC leaders said they plan to focus their message on improving service delivery, tackling corruption, and empowering rural communities that have long been left behind by central government programs.
The opposition party, which has faced internal wrangles in recent years, is seeking to rebuild unity under the leadership of Mafabi and Amuriat, portraying itself as the main alternative to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
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