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UPC unvailed road map to 2026 general election

24 January 2025, 10:21 pm

Eman Yonah Oruk

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The opposition Uganda Police Congress has outlined the road map for 2026 general election,according to the party president Jimmy James Michael Akena obote,the upc is full prepare for poll,with plan to field candidates at all levele of leadership

Addressing journalists at UPC office head office on Wednesday, January 22,2025, Akena empersaizing that the party is focused on ensuring widespread participation in the local government positions He stressed the UPC ‘s dedication to bolstering it’s Democratic process through primaries allowing aspirant candidates to compete fairly.

Akena noted that the party aims to complete most preparatory activities before June The selection for special interest groups is set to begin in June as the party works towards building an inclusive platform in readiness for the election On the President election Akena underlin the importance of adhering to constitutional principles.

Jimmy James Michael Akena obote for president Eng

In addition to its national strategies, the upc ic focusing on local election includes the upcoming by-election in Kawempe.

Akena indicated that the party structure would guide the selection of the candidates for by-election, and he pledged his full support for whoever is endorsed.

The UPC s roadmap come as political parties across Uganda ramp up their preparation for 2026 general election witfocus on inclusio,internal democracy and strategic planning, the upc is positioning its self as a significant contender in Uganda political arena End