Ugandan democracy is basically deleting itself while everyone watches the ruling party speedrun a victory. The drama involves the National Resistance Movement securing over sixteen parliamentary seats without a fight because the Electoral Commission keeps disqualifying rivals or accepting weird withdrawals. Big shots like Speaker Anita Among, Deputy Thomas Tayebwa, and Vice President Jessica Alupo are already safe for the 2026 cycle. Critics argue this mess denies voters any real options since opposition challengers from the National Unity Platform are vanishing due to alleged bribes or family pressure.
Legal types like Jude Byamukama claim the regulator ignores rules requiring party officials to sign off on candidate exits. They also argue that civil service quitting deadlines are being used incorrectly to boot people out. Commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi insists they just follow evidence when complaints pop up.
Things got petty when NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi blasted Tayebwa for parading fake defectors before President Museveni. Tayebwa admitted one person was not actually a flag bearer but claimed others left the opposition because they wanted to shift sides.
Legal types like Jude Byamukama claim the regulator ignores rules requiring party officials to sign off on candidate exits. They also argue that civil service quitting deadlines are being used incorrectly to boot people out. Commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi insists they just follow evidence when complaints pop up.
Things got petty when NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi blasted Tayebwa for parading fake defectors before President Museveni. Tayebwa admitted one person was not actually a flag bearer but claimed others left the opposition because they wanted to shift sides.
