Kampala, Uganda – The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced a rescheduling of the nomination process for its parliamentary flag bearers, pushing the exercise to July 17, 2025.
The move comes in a bid to align with the ongoing elections for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) being conducted at the sub-county level by the Uganda Electoral Commission.
In a press briefing held at the NRM headquarters in Kampala, party officials cited the need to avoid clashing schedules and ensure inclusive political participation, especially for communities that have historically been marginalized in Uganda’s democratic processes.
“We recognize the importance of the PWD elections. It is only right that we give them the space and respect they deserve to exercise their constitutional mandate without conflict,” an NRM official stated.
The adjustment is seen by political observers as a strategic recalibration by the NRM to maintain order and inclusivity in the pre-election calendar, as the 2026 General Election landscape continues to take shape. The nomination process for parliamentary flag bearers is a critical step in shaping the party’s frontline candidates across the country’s 135 constituencies.
For many aspirants, the delay presents a welcome extension in which to finalize paperwork, solidify regional support, and comply with internal party guidelines, including the submission of expression of interest forms and signatures.
This year’s electoral roadmap is already congested, with multiple parties, civil groups, and independent candidates jostling for space. The inclusion of persons with disabilities in formal political structures has been a recurring concern among rights activists.
“It’s commendable that the NRM is acknowledging the importance of the PWD elections. True democracy is measured by how we include those who are often left out.”
NRM aspirants eyeing parliamentary seats are advised to stay in close contact with their district electoral coordinators. The new date of July 17 has been declared final, and the party’s Electoral Commission has emphasized that nomination requirements will remain unchanged.
With each passing week, Uganda inches closer to what promises to be a fiercely contested general election, and the ruling party is doing everything it can to project unity, order, and readiness.
The real question now is whether this spirit of accommodation will be extended to other marginalized groups, or if it’s a one-off gesture in a high-stakes political season.
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