Police stopped people who wanted to become president from talking to voters before the 2026 elections, and many lawmakers are very angry about this.
On Wednesday, a lawmaker named Jonathan Odur told everyone in parliament that Jimmy Akena, who leads a political party called UPC, couldn't meet with voters in the Alebtong District.
"The police broke the law when they stopped these meetings," said Odur. "They don't respect our democracy and want to keep people from speaking."
Lawmakers are also upset with the group that runs elections. They say this group should help fix the problem but isn't doing anything.
"The election people stay quiet, which makes it seem like they agree with the police," one lawmaker said.
Many people worry the next election might not be fair. Some lawmakers say we might face "dark days ahead" as the 2026 election approaches.
People from other countries are watching what happens in Uganda very carefully.
On Wednesday, a lawmaker named Jonathan Odur told everyone in parliament that Jimmy Akena, who leads a political party called UPC, couldn't meet with voters in the Alebtong District.
"The police broke the law when they stopped these meetings," said Odur. "They don't respect our democracy and want to keep people from speaking."
Lawmakers are also upset with the group that runs elections. They say this group should help fix the problem but isn't doing anything.
"The election people stay quiet, which makes it seem like they agree with the police," one lawmaker said.
Many people worry the next election might not be fair. Some lawmakers say we might face "dark days ahead" as the 2026 election approaches.
People from other countries are watching what happens in Uganda very carefully.
