The leadership of the Democratic Front (DF) has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing constitutional and electoral reforms as a pathway to achieving a peaceful political transition in Uganda.
On Thursday, the DF, formerly known as the Green Partisan Party, held its inaugural National Delegates Conference in Masaka City, where it elected a substantive leadership team to manage the party’s affairs for the next three years.
Nyendo Mukungwe Division Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga was unanimously elected as the party President. Other elected leaders include Samuel Lubega Mukaaku as National Chairperson, Michael Mabikke Ssenninde as Secretary General, Michael Kakembo, the Entebbe Municipality MP, as Secretary for Regional and International Affairs, and Juliet Kakande, the Masaka City Woman MP, as National Women Leader.
The delegates also elected Abed Bwanika, Kimanya Kabonera MP, as Treasurer General; Suleiman Kakaire, a prominent city lawyer, as Legal Advisor; Moses Kasibante as Secretary for Communication and Publicity; Pascal Amurait as Deputy President for Eastern Uganda; Charles Etabong Njonjo as Secretary for Culture and Religious Affairs; and Ismail Mulambuzi as Organising Secretary, among others.
In his acceptance speech, Mathias Mpuuga emphasized that one of the party’s top priorities is to change Uganda’s political direction through meaningful reforms to the constitution and electoral laws.
He said the DF aims to reenergize the population and engage citizens in redefining the country’s future through dialogue and action. Mpuuga noted that despite the deepening political frustration and public dissatisfaction caused by the long stay of the National Resistance Movement government, there is still an opportunity for committed citizens to restore hope for better leadership.
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He said the Democratic Front is committed to championing a reformist agenda that focuses on governance and sustainable transformation.
Mpuuga also urged party members and all citizens seeking change to remain firm and actively work to improve the country’s political environment, rather than merely taking part in routine electoral cycles.
While acknowledging past unsuccessful efforts at achieving a peaceful political transition, Mpuuga called upon Ugandans to rethink their approach and remain devoted to building a better nation.
Anthony Kiwanuka, a member of the Democratic Front Council of Elders, said the new leadership will prioritize national reconciliation. He believes that this is critical for helping the country heal from decades of political aggression and injustice that have persisted since independence.
He added that now is the time for Ugandans to come together and commit to avoiding the political mistakes that have led to instability, inequality, and human rights abuses.
Meanwhile, Secretary General Michael Mabikke Ssenninde said that as the party prepares for the next general elections, it will also focus on advocating for the release of all individuals detained on politically motivated charges.
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