Africa-Press – Uganda. The newly formed Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) has reported an enthusiastic turnout ahead of the 2026 general elections, with more than 250 members picking nomination forms for parliamentary contests.
This surge in interest comes as the party’s internal nomination period draws to a close on July 31.
At the party’s Katonga Road headquarters, the PFF says its electoral commission is working around the clock to process and verify submissions, particularly for those seeking the party flag for Parliament.
“We began nominations in June. Nomination closes July 31st,” the Electoral Commission chairperson said during a press briefing on Monday.
“We encourage people to pick the forms.” He confirmed that at least 250 aspirants are eyeing Parliament seats, while 36 have shown interest in contesting for LC5 chairmanships.
The chairperson underscored the importance of the vetting process, noting that while LC1 to LC4 aspirants will be vetted at the district level, all other positions will be vetted centrally at party headquarters.
He also issued a stern warning to members contemplating independent runs.
“If you run independent, it is insubordination. It’s hostile to the party. It’s one of the grounds for deletion from the party,” he said.
“We call for maximum respect and restraint. There should be no unpleasant exchanges among members.”
The PFF, formed earlier this year following a high-profile fallout within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), is now positioning itself in former FDC strongholds.
Among them is Kira Municipality, where former FDC offices are now under the PFF banner, and the Busoga Sub-region, where PFF founding figures such as Salaam Musumba enjoy grassroots influence.
The party is also asserting itself in Kasese and parts of Greater Ankole, including Buhweju and Rukungiri, which have recently seen political realignments.
Although the PFF has laid out strict disciplinary guidelines, questions remain about whether the party will allow an internal appeals process for aggrieved aspirants who feel unfairly vetted out.
As it stands, the PFF’s constitution disqualifies any member who opts to run independently after being denied the party ticket.
In a separate development, the party reiterated its demand for the judiciary to expedite pending legal matters involving top opposition leaders.
“We gave an ultimatum to the criminal division to fix a hearing date for Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale. We expect that on August 6, Besigye and Lutale will be produced for the bail application,” the PFF stated.
Meanwhile, today marked a milestone for aspiring Member of Parliament Shamim Nabakoza, who officially submitted her nomination forms at the party headquarters.
As the PFF continues its rapid grassroots expansion, it has also announced plans to open more offices across the country and launch its proposed federal cabinets—a structural framework the party says will guide its regional representation strategy moving forward.
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