Uganda's National Unity Platform delivered thousands of fresh signatures to the Electoral Commission after officials rejected Robert Kyagulanyi's presidential nomination papers. The commission had previously determined that Bobi Wine's initial supporter list failed to meet legal standards requiring 100 registered voters from two-thirds of the country's districts. Party officials accused electoral authorities of deliberately obstructing their candidate's 2026 campaign efforts. Secretary-General David Lewis Rubongoya announced the renewed submission while expressing doubt about the commission's neutrality. The party expects potential additional objections before the September 24 deadline expires.
Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has established firm deadlines for all presidential hopefuls seeking nomination approval. Mugisha Muntu faces similar verification problems with only 48 districts meeting signature requirements from his 98-district submission. The commission will announce the final candidate roster after reviewing all applications by the established cutoff date. Party mobilization teams worked rapidly to gather additional endorsements across Uganda's districts. Officials expressed determination to overcome procedural barriers despite ongoing tensions with electoral authorities.
Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has established firm deadlines for all presidential hopefuls seeking nomination approval. Mugisha Muntu faces similar verification problems with only 48 districts meeting signature requirements from his 98-district submission. The commission will announce the final candidate roster after reviewing all applications by the established cutoff date. Party mobilization teams worked rapidly to gather additional endorsements across Uganda's districts. Officials expressed determination to overcome procedural barriers despite ongoing tensions with electoral authorities.
