The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has suspended its activities for two days following the deaths of two of its members, including a rising young political leader.
The announcement was made by Deputy President Dr Lulume Bayiga on Monday during a press briefing at the party’s Katonga offices. He said the suspension will affect candidate nominations and the inauguration of the party’s federal state in Masindi, which had been scheduled for Saturday. The inauguration will now take place on a date to be announced, likely around August 15.
“We have lost two important members. One has been with us since the days of the FDC, through the formation of the PFF, and served in the Council of Eminent Persons. We have also lost a young man, Adios Denmark, a very promising political leader. He died after a fall, in what we consider very suspicious circumstances.” Bayiga said.
Denmark Adios Beinomigisha had intentions of running for Mbarara City South MP on the party ticket. He died after a fatal fall at Grand Hotel in Mbarara last week. He reportedly collapsed and fell from a staircase late Wednesday night and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Beinomigisha had recently intensified community mobilization in preparation for the upcoming elections.
James Garuga Musinguzi died at Nakasero hospital on Wednesday. He was aged 72. Garuga was the founder and chairman of multiple successful enterprises, including Garuga Properties, Incafex Group, Kinkizi Development Company, Kigezi Highland Tea, and Savannah Resort Hotel. He was widely respected for his contributions to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation in Uganda.
Dr. Garuga was widely recognized as a pillar of the community, known for his dedication to improving the lives of those around him.
He worked closely with four-time presidential candidate Dr Kiiza Besigye’s campaign task force ahead of the 2001 General Election.
In a show of respect, members of the PFF wore their party colors during recent mourning events for Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, a senior figure whose contributions to the party and the community left a lasting impact.
Dressed in their party colors, the members made a deliberate statement of love and respect, highlighting the bond they shared with Dr. Garuga. Their attire symbolized their appreciation for his guidance, support, and philanthropic work beyond politics.
Bayiga explained that the decision to pause party activities was meant to give the PFF space to grieve and honour the contributions of the deceased members.
Founded recently, the PFF is one of Uganda’s newest political parties and has been preparing for a series of mobilisation and nomination activities in the lead-up to the 2026 general polls.