NANSANA, WAKISO – Uganda’s long-dormant National Peasants’ Party (NPP) lead by Wamala Elias roared back onto the political scene today with the official unveiling of its National Executive Committee (NEC) and a bold declaration to join the struggle for Uganda’s liberation.
Founded in 2004, the party has operated largely in the shadows until now. At a colorful ceremony held in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, NPP leaders declared a fresh start, positioning the party as a new force for change ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 General Election.
“We are not just reviving a party, we are reviving the hopes of Uganda’s forgotten majority, the peasants, the workers, and the youth,” said NPP Secretary General.
The newly constituted NEC includes farmers, teachers, boda boda riders, and youth activists, a deliberate move, the party says, to reflect the lived realities of rural and working-class Ugandans.
NPP President-Elect Joseph Ssebuwufu emphasized that the party’s mission is rooted in agrarian justice, equity in wealth distribution, and true participatory democracy.
“Our people are tired of recycled elites trading power among themselves. It is time for the peasants to rise,” Ssebuwufu declared.
In a strategic shift, the NPP also extended an olive branch to other opposition parties, calling for unity against authoritarianism, electoral manipulation, and the marginalization of ordinary citizens.
“We are ready to work with all democratic forces, be it NUP, FDC, PFF, or others, because Uganda’s liberation will require a united front.”
Observers say the NPP’s reawakening could add a new dynamic to Uganda’s crowded opposition landscape, especially in rural areas often neglected by mainstream parties.
With the 2026 polls looming, the NPP announced it will field candidates at all levels, from LC1 to Parliament. The party plans to begin grassroots mobilization campaigns across districts starting this August, focusing on farming communities, informal sector workers, and underprivileged urban dwellers.
“Our message is simple: power must return to the people. Real change starts from the soil of the peasants,” said Ssebuwufu.
Though greeted with enthusiasm by some, skeptics question whether the NPP has the structure, funding, and national reach to challenge entrenched political players. Party leaders, however, remain confident, saying authenticity will trump machinery.
As political temperatures rise in Uganda, the emergence of the NPP may signal the beginning of a more diverse, grassroots-centered opposition wave, one determined to break the monopoly of power and speak directly to the struggles of the common person.
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