“I am Coming Back To Nyendo-Mukungwe”-Mpuuga Tells Voters In Masaka

Mathias Mpuuga, the President of the Democratic Front (DF), has declared his intention to contest for the Nyendo-Mukungwe Parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections.

The proclamation came during a public dialogue with key stakeholders in Nyendo-Mukungwe on October 5, 2025, where Mpuuga assured his supporters of his commitment to return and serve the community.

Mpuuga, who has been subtly navigating his political future over the past few months, took time to reflect on his decision before making it public.

His careful approach left many followers and political adversaries speculating about his next moves. The announcement not only confirmed his strategic approach to leadership but was also aligned with the recent directives from the DF’s top governing body, the National Council.

At the National Council meeting held on September 20, 2025, the party resolved not to field a presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections due to a lack of electoral reforms. “When we sat in the National Council of the DF, I was directed not to stand for presidency this time because they will make the DF a scapegoat,” Mpuuga explained to his constituents, showing the party’s strategic focus on rebuilding and reform rather than contesting an election viewed as flawed.

Mpuuga highlighted his party’s stance by referencing the National Council’s resolution, which stated, “The DF National Council is concerned that Presidential elections since 1996 are organized in a skewed manner to advantage a particular candidate-Yoweri Museveni. They are a mere ritual with pre-determined results. To participate without addressing the flaws would be to lend credibility to a sham process.” This resolution stresses the party’s commitment to advocating for genuine electoral reforms before positioning itself at the presidential level.

Although Mpuuga decided against a presidential run, he noted that questions about his candidacy still arose from various quarters.

“But surprisingly, even when we announced that I was not standing for presidency, they started asking why haven’t you stood? Standing for presidency is not an event,” he asserted, pointing out the complexities involved in political campaigning without a clear strategy.

Reassuring his supporters, Mpuuga stated, “Let me assure you on this, with God’s providence of life to me, it will also be achieved and we shall move together.”

He expressed confidence in his leadership capabilities and the support he had from the party to focus on Nyendo-Mukungwe for the next legislative term, indicating a strong intention to serve at that level while preparing for broader political challenges ahead.

Mpuuga addressed constituents’ concerns over visibility in the campaign, saying, “They have been asking me, why don’t you pin up posters? Posters are not the most important issue; the person who leads is the major issue.”

He further elaborated on the impact of capable leadership, stating, “Every society must have its leader in every generation, and the people without firm leaders, they get dispersed.”

Mpuuga expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead, portraying his candidacy as an essential step for continuity in governance in Masaka.

“I am going to keep playing that leadership role as we link with many like-minded friends who want real change in this country,” Mpuuga concluded, rallying support for both his local ambitions and the wider aspirations of the Democratic Front.

His declaration marks a pivotal moment for his political journey, reaffirming his commitment to serve Nyendo-Mukungwe and engage in the ongoing dialogue for reform in Uganda’s electoral environment.