{"id":104214,"date":"2025-07-11T18:48:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/city-lawyer-dennis-enap-seeks-upc-presidency-to-unite-party"},"modified":"2025-07-11T19:15:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T19:15:55","slug":"city-lawyer-dennis-enap-seeks-upc-presidency-to-unite-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/city-lawyer-dennis-enap-seeks-upc-presidency-to-unite-party","title":{"rendered":"City Lawyer Dennis Enap Seeks UPC Presidency to Unite Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>A Kampala-based lawyer, Dennis Adim Enap, has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of the Uganda People\u2019s Congress (UPC), positioning himself as a unifying figure in a party long troubled by internal divisions.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Enap, an advocate with Magna Advocates, launched his campaign under the slogan \u201cCo-opting the Youth into the Future for Change.\u201d He promised to prioritize reconciliation within the party, which he says has remained fragmented since the controversial election of the current party president, Jimmy Akena, in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUPC is fragmented. My goal is to unite the party\u2019s factions by creating inclusive platforms where all voices, regardless of past alignments, can be heard and actively participate,\u201d Enap said during the launch of his campaign roadmap.\u201cThis upcoming election is a chance to transition from the Akena era to a fresh, neutral leadership. I believe my humility and openness to dialogue make me the right candidate to rebuild unity within UPC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enap\u2019s campaign comes as Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, with many parties seeking to revitalize their grassroots networks. His roadmap, unveiled ahead of his July 2025 campaign launch, outlines an ambitious plan to re-engage supporters across the country, beginning in Busoga\u2014one of the UPC\u2019s former strongholds.<\/p>\n<p>The launch event in Busoga is expected to attract hundreds of UPC leaders and mobilisers from the region, marking the start of what Enap describes as a broad-based campaign to restore the party\u2019s national relevance.<\/p>\n<p>He also criticized the current state of UPC\u2019s grassroots structures, pointing out that Akena\u2019s 2015 pledge to rebuild the party\u2019s presence across Uganda has fallen short.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven in Akena\u2019s home region of Lango, the party\u2019s grip has weakened,\u201d Enap said. \u201cLango sends 31 MPs to Parliament, but UPC only has 11. Out of the region\u2019s 10 districts, the party holds just four district chairperson positions. In Lira City, where Akena has been MP since 2006, six MPs were elected\u2014two from UPC, two from NRM, and two independents aligned with NRM. This shows how much ground we\u2019ve lost, even in our traditional strongholds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enap\u2019s campaign trail will begin in Busoga and proceed to Bukedi, Sebei, Teso\/Karamoja, Lango, Acholi, West Nile, Ankole, and conclude in Kigezi. He says the campaign will focus on grassroots consultations and rebuilding lost trust within the party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just about winning an election,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s about restoring UPC\u2019s credibility and ensuring we are ready to contest effectively in 2026 and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. A Kampala-based lawyer, Dennis Adim Enap, has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of the Uganda People\u2019s Congress (UPC), positioning himself as a unifying figure in a party long troubled by internal divisions. 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