By Editorial,
Uganda People’s Congress President, Mr. Jimmy Akena has urged his supporters to manually write his name on the presidential ballot paper on January 15, in what he describes as a show of national support after his failed bid to secure nomination for the 2026 presidential race.
Mr. Akena, who was blocked from nomination following a court ruling that he is not the legitimate UPC president, told journalists at the party headquarters in Kampala yesterday that he is “still fighting to be on the ballot” and wants his supporters to demonstrate solidarity by writing his name when they vote.
However, the Electoral Commission has dismissed Akena’s message, describing it as misleading and irresponsible, according to the EC’s spokesperson, Mr. Julius Mucunguzi who added that only duly nominated candidates are eligible to receive votes. END