By Abubakar Siraj
WAKISO
Over 123 aspirants have picked nomination forms to contest for parliamentary seats under the new opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the coming 2026 general elections.
This announcement was made by the PFF Electoral Commission Chairperson Michael Kabaziguruka who said the nomination process is ongoing and the party guidelines allow members to pick forms from district offices or the party’s national headquarters.
He added that nomination fees are paid upon return of the forms, a policy intended to give candidates time to consult their supporters and secure backing before formally entering the race.
On Tuesday July 1st 2025, Kabaziguruka said for the positions of President, Member of Parliament, LCV Chairpersons, and City Mayors, the return of nomination forms is strictly done at the party headquarters.
However, some people still pick the forms from other party offices.
Among the early entrants include Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, who is seeking re-election on the PFF ticket, The PFF Secretary General, Harold Kaijja, is also in the race for a parliamentary seat.
Ssemujju talked of the current political establishment, saying public funds are being misused.
“Everyone pays taxes. This money is supposed to be used to improve people’s lives. Unfortunately, it is used to fund one party activity after another, yet Ugandans are suffering. That’s why I am coming back to speak for Ugandans.”
He criticized the government for exporting labour to foreign markets rather than building jobs at home. “The government has mainly succeeded in exporting young people to the Middle East to work as house helpers and security guards. This means we are exporting the manpower we still need here at home.”
