KAMPALA– The Katonga Faction of FDC has delivered papers to the Electoral Commission-EC, reserving a name People’s Front for Freedom-(PFF) as they kick off the process of forming a new Political party ahead of 2026 general elections.
The Katonga-based faction’s new political vehicle, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has chosen a phone as its party symbol and the slogan “Freedom for all and all for Freedom.
The new party, which has twelve signatories, has also selected royal blue and white as its colours.
“In compliance with the provisions of Sections 6 and 7 of the Political Parties and Organizations Act, we respectfully submit this application for registration of the aforementioned political party. A supporting letter addressed to the Electoral Commission reads.”
A team of leaders from FDC Katonga, headed by Ingrid Turinawe, the party’s Mobilization Chairperson, delivered the application documents to the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, marking a step towards formal registration of the new party.
According to Ingrid Turinawe, the next phase of their strategy involves launching a nationwide mass mobilization campaign to rally supporters and distribute party membership cards to enthusiasts across the country.
Julius Mucunguzi, the E.C spokesperson, confirmed receipt of the application and stated that the commission will proceed to scrutinize the submitted documents to ensure compliance with requirements, after which a formal response will be communicated to the applicant group.
“What is being done is in accordance with the political party and organizations act of 2025, guiding anybody or group of individuals that intend to form and register a political party or. The people who have come have been guided on the process of submitting the application. And it has been received.” Muchunguzi said.
Recently the Katonga faction interim President, Alias Lukwago, said within the next six months they will have officially parted ways with the faction headed by Patrick Amuriat, or what is known as Najanankumbi faction. The new party will be the second to emerge out of the disagreements in the once-largest opposition party.
In 2019, Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Retired Gen, Gregory Mugisha Muntu formed Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) after parting ways with FDC.
Dr. Kizza Besigye has consistently said that while they are discussing the next course of action, they should know the main goal which is deliberating for the country to acquire its sovereignty which Ugandans have never experienced since Independence.
