Africa-Press – Uganda. The Justice Forum (JEEMA) party has opted not to endorse any presidential candidate for the upcoming 2026 general elections, instead allowing members to support the candidate of their choice.
The decision was reached during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday, which also saw the unveiling of parliamentary flag bearers across key constituencies.
Despite being part of the opposition, JEEMA said members are free to support any candidate, including President Museveni of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The debate within the NEC was reportedly heated, with some members proposing support based on ideology, while others suggested excluding both the NRM and Kyagulanyi’s National Unity Platform (NUP) from consideration.
In the end, the party resolved to maintain neutrality at the presidential level. “JEEMA will continue to stand by its values. We are a party guided by discipline and respect, not insults,” said JEEMA Party President and sole MP, Asuman Basalirwa.
The party also unveiled 13 parliamentary flag bearers who will contest in constituencies including Bugiri Municipality, Bukomansimbi North, Nansana Municipality, and Busiro East.
JEEMA pledged full support to ensure these candidates succeed.
Founded as one of Uganda’s oldest opposition parties, JEEMA has historically struggled to expand its parliamentary representation, but party leaders emphasized that adherence to principle remains paramount as political competition intensifies.
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