Party of Labour Uganda Chairman Jothan Yamurebire Burobuto plans to run for president despite registration problems. The Electoral Commission refuses to meet with his party after 70 days of waiting. Security forces arrest and attack party workers who collect voter signatures across the country. A young agent from Kyankwanzi stayed locked up for two days without contact. Burobuto accuses election officials of working with police to block his party.
The chairman wrote a strong letter blaming the Electoral Commission for ignoring legal requests. Party members face harassment and violence during normal registration activities. Officials hold written permissions but security forces still cause trouble for workers. Burobuto calls the commission arrogant and spiteful toward his political group. The party leader promises to continue fighting for official recognition from government agencies.
PLU announces nationwide meetings to prepare for the 2026 presidential campaign. Burobuto wants the Electoral Commission to respond better to political parties seeking registration. The Security Registry received his complaint letter on June 10 but gave no answer. Party officials demand fair treatment during the voter signature collection process. Leaders vow to address corruption and poor governance across Uganda through their campaign efforts.
The chairman wrote a strong letter blaming the Electoral Commission for ignoring legal requests. Party members face harassment and violence during normal registration activities. Officials hold written permissions but security forces still cause trouble for workers. Burobuto calls the commission arrogant and spiteful toward his political group. The party leader promises to continue fighting for official recognition from government agencies.
PLU announces nationwide meetings to prepare for the 2026 presidential campaign. Burobuto wants the Electoral Commission to respond better to political parties seeking registration. The Security Registry received his complaint letter on June 10 but gave no answer. Party officials demand fair treatment during the voter signature collection process. Leaders vow to address corruption and poor governance across Uganda through their campaign efforts.
