The Democratic Front (DF) Leadership kicked off a dynamic five-day national presidential caravan that journeyed through key regions in Uganda, stressing a message of reform and unity ahead of the upcoming elections.
Launched on December 4, 2025, the caravan traveled through Northern Uganda, the Teso sub-region, and Buganda, visiting districts such as Omoro, Gulu, Agago, Pader, Moyo, Otuke, Oyam, Dokolo, Apac, Alebtong, Ngora, Serere, Soroti City, and Mukono.
The tour concluded on December 8, 2025, igniting a groundswell of support for the party’s candidates while promoting a bolder vision for the nation.
At the helm of the caravan was Mathias Mpuuga, the party president, who elaborated on the rationale behind the DF’s decision not to field a presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2026 elections.
He argued that the party’s choice was a strategic move to draw attention to the dire need for constitutional reforms that would pave the way for meaningful electoral changes in Uganda.
Mpuuga underscored the importance of voting for a candidate who is committed to essential reforms, such as restoring presidential term limits and ensuring equitable distribution of national resources.
“In this election, we do not have a presidential candidate and people have been asking me as president of DF that who is your candidate? I am here to say this, and I said it at the headquarters. In the next year’s election, DF has no candidate because we have no agreement with any candidate but Ugandans who want change should vote that candidate who will accept reforms to give Uganda a new Constitution to return term limits into the constitution, to bring power sharing into the constitution, sharing national resources into the constitution,” Mpuuga said.
“A president who will accept to reduce the size of parliament. The current size of parliament is very big, some MPs do not have space to speak, and the money which would be used to make roads in Parliament is eaten by people who cannot do anything. That president who will accept reforms, who will accept a transition from one president to another. In Uganda over the last 40 years, we organize elections but ordinarily, the outgoing is always the incoming! Now that is a ritual. We do not want to participate in rituals. The time of rituals ends with these elections, we want reforms so that we can change the president, change other leaders, and it is very simple.”
He further explained, “the constitution is useless and it is dead. We want a constitution that allows sharing of the national resources. The DF is going to Parliament to present proposals to change the constitution so that resources are shared through regions so that a town council can have money to develop, that is the agenda of the DF and in the next five years, we are going to speak out on the new constitutional order in this country, and I am asking for your support,”
Joined by leading party figures including national Chairman Samuel Lubega Mukaaku, national treasurer Dr. Abed Bwanika, deputy presidents Kevin Anena Okumu (northern), and Pascal Amuriat (Eastern), secretary for Environment Adelaide Nakitende, and deputy women’s leader Happy Nasasira, Mpuuga presented a united front.
These leaders campaigned vigorously for 24 parliamentary candidates alongside numerous local government flag bearers in the three regions, showcasing the party’s commitment to nurturing new leadership.
In his addresses throughout the caravan, Mpuuga connected deeply with the voters who turned up in overwhelming numbers, urging them to recognize their need for potent voices in Parliament, and the local government positions that can address pressing local and national issues.
He expressed astonishment at how Serere for example, once a beacon of representation, had declined and called for the restoration of this lost honor by entrusting capable leaders like Candidate Ebiau Peter Carlos, who was fronted in Kasilo County.
Mpuuga reinforced the significance of competence in leadership, sharing insights from his own political experience. He highlighted Masaka city as a model, where voters prioritize capability over monetary influence, urging voters in the North, Teso and Buganda to align with the DF to reclaim their dignity and drive development in their communities.
He emphasized that the DF, established just five months ago, is determined to claim a significant parliamentary presence with an ambitious agenda aimed at initiating a transformative conversation around national resource allocation.
Mpuuga pointed out the disparity in resource distribution, asserting that Teso, and northern regions of the country are not poor but rather suffering from mismanagement and weak planning by leaders.
The caravan’s message was further amplified by Mpuuga’s poignant remarks about the urgent need for constitutional change. He voiced a collective frustration over current electoral rituals where outgoing leaders often remain in power, stressing that the time for change is now. He assured voters that a robust constitution can only emerge through their collective voice in Parliament.
Speaking passionately, Mpuuga called for a united front to secure representation that can advocate for the needs of constituents effectively. He also denounced the current administration’s neglect, asserting that after 40 years in power, the electorate deserves better governance and services.
“My journey back to Kampala will be filled with hope, knowing that the people of Teso, and North are awakening to the possibility of a brighter future united under the DF’s vision,” Mpuuga concluded.
In his engagements, Mpuuga highlighted the qualifications of various DF candidates across the regions, specifically naming and campaigning for contenders in Northern Uganda, including Samuel Odong for Oyam South, Dr. Benard Cankara for Kilak South, Richard Omara for Otuke, Owio Lucy Otim for Pader Country, Aciro Lucy Otim for Pader county, Onencan Johnathan for Chwa East, and Olanya Ramto Seraphine for Tochi county.
Other candidates in the northern region are; Kenneth Okot for Agago North, Adong Sofia for Agago county, Okello Samuel George for Laro Pece, Atim Jennifer Ogaba for Nwoya county, Olang Patrick for Moroto, Kibwota George for Aruu North, Okello Alfred for Dokolo North, Otala Ruth for Dokolo county, and Droma Rashid for Lower East, Madi Okolo.
In Teso sub-region, the campaign aimed at uplifting the seven (7) candidates of the party including Abeja Christine Abeja for Ngora District Woman MP, Joseph Otala for Serere County, Pascal Amuriat for Soroti City East, Lillian Taaka for Busia, Julius Ichoto for Kapir County, Ebiau Peter Carlos for Kasilo, and Agnes Abulo for Serere district woman MP seat.
In Nakifuma county Mukono district in Buganda, the caravan targeted incumbent MP Ssimbwa Fred Kaggwa, who is seeking re-election.
The caravan’s impact was palpable as communities gathered, eager to discuss their aspirations with Mpuuga and his team. Through this comprehensive outreach, the DF demonstrated its commitment to listening to the electorate and addressing their concerns, thereby fostering hope for genuine change as the election approaches.
As the caravan wrapped up its tour, the message was clear: the Democratic Front stands ready to provide the needed leadership, and every vote is a step toward realizing the dreams of Ugandans for a more equitable and just society.
