People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party interim president Erias Lukwago, who is also the Lord Mayor for Kampala, addresses party members during a meeting that unveiled guidelines that will be followed while selecting candidates for the 2026 General Election in Kampala City on June 16, 2025. PHOTO/ IBRAHIM KAVUMA
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party has unveiled a set of guidelines to be followed in selecting cand The guidelines, approved by the party’s founding committee, were released on Monday at the party’s headquarters in Kampala following extensive deliberations.
According to the party’s electoral roadmap, aspirants seeking the presidential flag will pay a nomination fee of Shs2.5 million. Those vying for parliamentary and mayoral seats will be charged Shs500,000, while aspirants for divisional mayor positions across cities will pay Shs250,000.
The fee for Local Council 3 councillors has been set at Shs10,000. Speaking to journalists shortly after the meeting in Kampala, the PFF electoral commission chairperson, Mr Michael Kabaziguruka, confirmed that expression of interest forms would be available from yesterday.
“We now have the official guidelines in place, and these will be disseminated at district, constituency, sub-county, and village levels. We invite all members interested in contesting for various positions on the PFF ticket to visit either our district offices or headquarters to pick up the forms,” Mr Kabaziguruka said.
He explained that nomination fees would be paid when candidates return the filled forms. The guidelines further provide that, where multiple individuals express interest in the same position, efforts will be made to build consensus among them. If no agreement is reached, a vetting process will determine the party’s sole candidate. Mr Kabaziguruka also alluded to possible alliances with like-minded political organisations.
“Our goal is to field candidates for all elective positions. However, we are aware that other parties share our vision. Should the opportunity arise, we are open to cooperation. But as PFF, we are prepared to contest across all levels,” he said.
He urged aspirants to adhere to the party’s values and promote actions that would strengthen the movement.
“The PFF electoral commission is now fully operational and committed to ensuring transparent and democratic candidate selection at all levels,” he said.
Mr Kabaziguruka called on Ugandans to join the PFF, describing it as a “freedom network” ready to “break the chains and shackles” restraining the population. Echoing his sentiments, party member Mr Francis Mwijukye said, “Now that PFF is functioning properly—legally, politically and socially—we are ready for the fight. We are officially on board.”
Members also announced that a special national convention would be held on July 8. During this extraordinary gathering, the interim party leadership and various committees will be announced and approved. The event will coincide with the official launch of the party.
The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including interim chairperson Mr Wasswa Birigwa, as well as Mr Erias Lukwago, Mr Wafula Oguttu, Ms Salaam Musumba, Ms Engrid Tirinawe, Mr Ibrahim Ssemujju and Mr Harold Kaija. The PFF was recently registered as an independent political party by The Electoral Commission of Uganda.
It was formed by a breakaway faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), following internal dispute with the Najjanankumbi-based leadership. The new party was founded by veteran Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, who is currently incarcerated.
Guidelines.
“We now have the official guidelines in place, and these will be disseminated at district, constituency, sub-county, and village levels. We invite all members interested in contesting for various positions on the PFF ticket to visit either our district offices or headquarters to pick up the forms,” – Mr Michael Kabaziguruka, the PFF electoral commission chairperson
