Michael Kabaziguruka, the chairperson of the electoral body of the Katonga-based People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has criticized opposition parties for prioritizing political positions in the 2026 elections over strategizing to defeat President Museveni.
Speaking to Bbeg Media at PFF’s Katonga Road offices in Kampala, Kabaziguruka urged opposition groups to focus on ending Museveni’s “dictatorship” rather than seeking parliamentary and local government seats.
“We, as the PFF, are thrilled to be a registered party, joining others to organize and defeat Museveni’s bad governance. We appeal to our opposition colleagues to look beyond political seats and work to transform this country,” Kabaziguruka stated.
Kabaziguruka, a close ally of PFF founder Col. (Rtd) Dr Kizza Besigye Kifefe, noted that some opposition members have been compromised or aligned with Museveni, whom they call a dictator.
As PFF’s electoral commission head, Kabaziguruka emphasized his extensive experience since 2008, promising a free and fair electoral process.
He attributed delays in PFF’s party registration to the Electoral Commission of Uganda, which he accused of obstructing their efforts. Signatures submitted for registration were scrutinized by returning officers, Internal Security Organisation (ISO) operatives, and Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), who intimidated signatories, accusing them of rebellion and threatening national security.
Kabaziguruka outlined the party’s immediate priorities which he said are: focusing on special interest group elections, restructuring the party, appointing an executive to replace the interim committee, and forming a permanent electoral commission.
Due to time constraints, the PFF opted to vet aspirants for leadership positions instead of holding primaries, a decision endorsed by the council of founders, including Wycliff Bakanonda, Wassawa Birigwa, Dr. Kiwalabye, and Ojok Bileo. [Watch interview below]
Kabaziguruka noted that timely registration would have allowed for primaries, as other parties do. The party also launched a membership card requirement for aspirants and opened nominations for positions like MPs, city mayors, municipality mayors, and district chairpersons.
Structures for lower-level positions, such as district councillors, are being developed.
Addressing crossovers from parties like the Democratic Party (DP), Kabaziguruka assured a transparent electoral process and openness to all Ugandans committed to PFF’s principles.
Kabaziguruka also announced his bid to represent Nakawa East in Parliament again, saying he wants to focus on improving poor school conditions, addressing inadequate healthcare, tackling poor sanitation due to lacking drainage systems, reducing high youth crime rates linked to unemployment, and ensuring Nakawa East benefits more from national programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM).
