After A Year-long Process, Mpuuga Unveils Democratic Front Party, Awaits Official Launch

In a momentous development, Mathias Mpuuga, the national coordinator of the Democratic Alliance (DA), has unveiled the Democratic Front (DF) party, a new political vehicle aimed at accommodating Ugandans seeking a fresh alternative.

The unveiling took place at a major press conference held at the DA offices in Namirembe on May 27, 2025.

To kick off the occasion of unveiling the DF party, previously known as the Green Partisan Party (GPP), Mpuuga first spoke about the party’s insignia, symbol, and colors.

“…and the colors are three, very distinct: green, burnt orange, and light blue. Those are the symbols of the DF. To Ugandans viewing this press conference, that is the task we have come to announce this morning,” a jovial Mpuuga said.

Responding to a journalist’s question about the rapid process by which DF obtained its certificate from the Electoral Commission, Mpuuga explained the intricate steps involved in forming a political party, including the DF.

“Invariably, the certificate was issued on May 6, 2025. I can take you through the legal process of certificate issuance. Before you receive a certificate, you must first have a constitution. The transition from the Green Partisan Party to the DF is a legal process well-documented and structured within the guidelines of political party formation,” Mpuuga said.

Mpuuga revealed that the process of forming the DF party began in March 2024, with the party’s constitution and symbols being gazetted for a solid 30 days.

“All those stages were well navigated. A new constitution was in the gazette; in fact, it was in the public gazette for… there are legal documents in the official government gazette for 30 solid days. After that, the symbols were in the gazette for 30 days before a certificate was issued,” he added.

The DA national coordinator emphasized that the birth of the DF party would not affect the DA, which would continue to operate as usual.

“I want to reaffirm that the announcement of the birth of the DF does not compromise the founding principles of the Democratic Alliance, and therefore, this little child is a real child of the Alliance, and thus, the alliance will, in the coming days, sit to provide harmony and direction to all of you seeking political office,” Mpuuga affirmed.

He added, “We remain a platform that will offer ideological, philosophical direction in the country, and that is not going to be changed by the birth of this child. I want to ask all of you who were stranded in the storms of inconsistency and political rain; if you have a new party born, you cannot be lost.”

“Of course, the birth of the DF heralds a whole fresh beginning. Politics can never be the same with this birth. That is an assurance; it is a whole new beginning, and it means a lot to the Alliance here, and make no mistake,” Mpuuga asserted.

Mpuuga highlighted the DF party’s readiness to work with everyone, particularly those seeking a political home.

“Just to remind you that if you made a sample just here on the streets, over 70% of the Ugandan voters belong to no party, and the reasons are various,” he said.

“So, the DF has an opportunity to attract that array of people who seek a political home. Those disenfranchised, those seeking an opportunity to collaborate with a harmonized group, and respectful of a variety of views, and that is who we are, and we stand to defend the DF amidst the working environment that you have described as intricate,” Mpuuga added.

The unveiling of the DF party comes at a time when Mpuuga has been under pressure from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, aiming to keep him stagnant politically. However, instead of being deterred, Mpuuga has been busy forming a new political vehicle that could potentially accommodate many Ugandans who are seeking a fresh alternative.

The press conference was attended by dozens of DF enthusiasts, including MPs Juliet Nakabuye Kakande (Masaka City), Abed Bwanika (Kimaanya-Kabonera), and Michael Mbwatekamwa (Ntebbe Municipality). Other notable attendees included DA principals Lubega Mukaku, Micheal Mabikke, Henry Lubowa, and Kasibante Moses.

In the near future, the DF promoters plan to hold a mega launch where more details about the party will be revealed to the public. Mpuuga expressed confidence that the party would make a significant impact in Ugandan politics.

As the DF party prepares for its official launch, many Ugandans are eagerly waiting to see what the party has to offer. With its emphasis on inclusivity and respect for diverse views, the DF party could potentially attract many Ugandans who are seeking a fresh alternative.