Electoral Commission to meet 2026 presidential candidates' agents, Police again

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The Electoral Commission has scheduled a crucial meeting with agents of the eight presidential candidates, together with the leadership of the Uganda Police Force.

The meeting, expected to be chaired by EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, will take place today, December 3, 2025, at 11:00am at the Commission headquarters in Kampala.

The electoral body has met the presidential candidate and their agents more than once after the 2026 General Election campaigns kicked off, including late September and early October. These meetings, attended by security representatives, focused on ensuring a clear campaign road map for all the candidates.

EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi yesterday said today's meeting will provide a platform for candidate agents to present reports and share feedback on the ongoing election process.

The meeting comes at a time when many presidential candidates have accused and condemned what they are calling Police unfairness in handling their campaigns. For instance, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag-bearer Nandala Mafabi and Alliance for National Transformation candidate Gen. (rtd) Mugisha Muntu have condemned violence targeting National Unity Platform (NUP) rallies allegedly orchestrated by security agencies.

EC has also expressed alarm over recent clashes, including a November 28 incident where one person was killed in Iganga district and several injured during a National Unity Platform (NUP) rally addressed by Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine.

Police warning

The meeting is coming two days after Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba strongly warned against escalating electoral violence, citing a series of confrontations involving NUP supporters and security personnel in the districts of Kayunga, Lira, Iganga, Mbarara, Karamoja, Abim and Kampala city's Kawempe division, among others. 

He said the Uganda Police Force and sister security agencies will continue enforcing campaign guidelines firmly to preserve peace ahead of the 2026 general elections.

According to the Police, the most recent fracas occurred in Kayunga district, where a NUP candidate held campaign rallies culminating in Kayunga county, a fortnight ago.

Byakagaba, while addressing the media at the Police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, said: The candidate (Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine) arrived late and attempted to address supporters beyond the 6:00pm campaign cut-off time, a regulation issued to safeguard public order and the safety of both supporters and candidates.

“Officers on duty advised him to stop, but he allegedly refused to comply. Police then halted the rally and dispersed the crowds after the candidate continued mobilising supporters in defiance of the guidelines,” Byakagaba said.

He added that another confrontation erupted on November 28, 2025, in Iganga district, minutes after the same candidate concluded his campaign. Stones were reportedly thrown at officers by sections of the crowd. Security responded by dispersing the violent mob. Amid the chaos, one civilian sustained fatal injuries.