The Democratic Party has unveiled an electoral roadmap for the party’s rebuilding process ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Speaking to journalists at the party’s headquarters at City House in Kampala, the party Secretary General, Gerald Siranda, announced that starting from the end of March, the party would initiate a process of rebuilding, including registering both old and new party members in the DP registers.
Siranda outlined the strategic objectives of these engagements, emphasizing the need to address the challenges faced by the party and to strengthen its structures in preparation for the upcoming elections.
He also disclosed the scheduled dates and venues for the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the delegates’ conference.
“On April 19, 2024, we shall convene in Mbale city for the National Executive Committee meeting, which will be attended by over 1800 delegates. Towards the end of April, we will conduct training sessions for members who will oversee the registration processes,” Siranda added.
Furthermore, he stated that by the end of May, expressions of interest for all leadership positions would be solicited, with the receiving and vetting of applicants set to occur in June. In August, the party will hold a national delegates’ conference to select its presidential flag bearer.
Responding to inquiries about the timing of selecting a flag bearer, Siranda explained that the party required sufficient time for reconciliation, conflict resolution, and enabling candidates to campaign across Uganda.
The launch of the DP’s registration drive for new and existing members comes shortly after the NRM initiated its nationwide registration exercise, aimed at reaffirming the loyalty of existing members and enlisting new ones.
In August 2023, Justice Simon Byabakama unveiled the electoral roadmap for the 2026 elections while urging political parties and organizations to refrain from engaging in premature campaign activities.