Kabale—The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has officially opened its Kigezi sub-region federal state offices in Kabale Municipality, during a convention held at Hill Top Hotel under the theme “Empowering Kigezi for Inclusive Development.”
The event, which attracted top party officials, saw the election and swearing-in of new leaders under the PFF’s Kigezi structures, alongside the formal inauguration of the party’s new regional headquarters in Kabale Town.
Speaking to journalists, PFF Secretary General Hon. Ibrahim Semujju Nganda said the party is traversing the country to assess its grassroots presence, elect leaders at district and regional levels, and prepare for participation in the forthcoming general elections.
“Unlike other political parties, we are introducing a federal system of administration starting with local structures. We have restructured our government into federal sub-regional governments, and we are here in Kigezi to inaugurate that system,” Semujju explained.
He added that the party is prioritizing inclusive development by working closely with opposition groups, the clergy, and civil society organizations, rather than limiting its agenda to parliamentary and presidential contests.
Hon. Dr. Nicholas Kamara, PFF Vice President for Western Region and MP for Kabale Municipality, noted that the party is reorganizing to field candidates despite what he termed as intimidation and deliberate delays in securing full registration.
“Because of blackmail and intimidation, the process of registering our party has delayed. Nevertheless, we are on a national tour to open offices and set up structures for participation in the next elections,” Kamara said.
He criticized what he described as unfair treatment of opposition parties, pointing out that while ruling NRM candidates were allowed to hold rallies freely during primaries, opposition gatherings continued to face restrictions.
“The RDC this morning told me he doesn’t want to see crowds in town. But I told him time will come because the political space is open,” Kamara remarked. He further condemned rising corruption, particularly bribery in job recruitment, and demanded the release of political prisoners, including Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye.
The convention’s chief guest, Dr. Lulume Bayiga, PFF Vice President for Buganda Region, called on members of other opposition parties to join PFF in what he described as a struggle to liberate Uganda from “political juntas.”
“It takes brave people with sober minds to quit political parties without clear agendas and join PFF, which is fresh and open to all newcomers,” Bayiga said, urging Democratic Party members in particular to cross over.
Other leaders present included Ingrid Turinawe, the PFF National Chairperson of Special Interest Groups; Fred Tulyamuweza, Governor for Kigezi Sub-Region; and Faridah Nangonzi, head of the PFF Women’s League.PFF was formed following internal disagreements within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
