Electoral Commission officials on Wednesday approved retired General Gregory Mugisha Muntu as Alliance for National Transformation's presidential candidate for the January 2026 elections. Secretary General Alice Alaso submitted his candidacy documents at Lubowa nomination grounds after midday, with former opposition leader Winnie Kiiza and ex-Arua legislator Kassiano Wadri providing support. Justice Simon Byabakama verified academic papers, nomination forms, photographs, and the required 20 million shillings payment before announcing official acceptance. Commission records show that ANT initially struggled to gather endorsement signatures from just 48 districts, but successfully secured support from 60 districts to exceed the minimum requirements.
Muntu receives standard candidate protection through a dedicated security vehicle and a 16-member counter-terrorism police unit, which begins on September 29. The former military commander promised reporters he would establish robust national systems benefiting all citizens during his potential presidency. His candidacy joins that of President Yoweri Museveni, National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, Forum for Democratic Change representative Nathan Nandala Mafabi, and National Peasants Party nominee Robert Kasibante in the upcoming contest.
Muntu receives standard candidate protection through a dedicated security vehicle and a 16-member counter-terrorism police unit, which begins on September 29. The former military commander promised reporters he would establish robust national systems benefiting all citizens during his potential presidency. His candidacy joins that of President Yoweri Museveni, National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, Forum for Democratic Change representative Nathan Nandala Mafabi, and National Peasants Party nominee Robert Kasibante in the upcoming contest.
