DF NEC To Convene on Key Political Agenda Ahead of Elections

The Democratic Front (DF) National Executive Committee (NEC) will convene on September 19, 2025 to tackle to tackle critical issues, with a primary focus on creating a minimum political agenda that would guide the party toward the 2026 general elections.

DF President Mathias Mpuuga stated, “In DF, we do not believe in ad-hoc politics. For the whole of last month, the party has been busy making the minimum political agenda with the assistance of a technical team which is still doing a great job in developing a launch pad agenda that will guide us through the forthcoming electoral period.”

Mpuuga highlighted that this agenda is not merely a checklist but a vital resource that will empower party supporters and guide the DF’s trajectory in the political arena.

“This Friday, the DF National Executive Commitee would meet and deeply debate the minimum political agenda, and the resolutions of that meeting would be communicated to the country,” he said.

In addition to the political agenda, the NEC will discuss collaboration with other political parties.

Mpuuga expressed the importance of unity among opposition forces, indicating that it is essential for their political survival and effectiveness.

Another major issue slated for discussion is the party’s strategy regarding the selection of a presidential candidate.

“The issue about the party’s plan on fielding a presidential candidate is on Ugandans’ minds. We treat these issues as very critical because they would guide the supporters and well-wishers of the DF in what and how to support the DF in its effort to search for power and cause real change for the nation,” Mpuuga asserted.

As the political trajectory continues to evolve, Mpuuga also reflected on the pressing need for reforms.

While he acknowledged that time is running out for the meaningful electoral and constitutional reforms, he believes there is still a chance for collaboration.

“We no longer have enough time to pass the electoral and constitutional reforms, but we still have an opportunity to chart the best way we can work together in the short remaining time,” Mpuuga explained.

Mpuuga’s comments regarding the state of the opposition were particularly striking having explicitly asserted that the opposition is currently facing a crisis.

“What is true is that the opposition is in crisis with its leadership at every level shaky,” he stated firmly, necessitating the urgency for opposition leaders to step up in guiding their respective parties and constituents.

“The leading opposition political party has failed to give the opposition direction, and that means, everyone must do his/her best to ensure that the opponent does not overtake us,” he urged, reinforcing the need for unified action among opposition parties to prevent complacency.