Retired Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential aspirant, was on Tuesday duly nominated to contest in Uganda’s 2026 elections.
At the same time, he sharply criticised the Electoral Commission (EC) for what he called “double standards” in handling the nomination exercise.
Muntu arrived at the EC headquarters in Lubowa at 12:31 p.m., accompanied by a small delegation of top ANT leaders.
Before stepping out of his vehicle, he expressed displeasure over irregularities, citing the display of posters for some presidential aspirants at the nomination premises and delays in verifying his supporters’ signatures—delays he suggested were politically motivated to favour the incumbent.
“The Commission must apply the law evenly. Any action that creates suspicion of bias undermines public confidence in this process,” Muntu said, reiterating concerns over the late communication regarding his supporters’ signatures.
The verification exercise commenced shortly after his arrival, with ANT national coordinator Hon. Alice Alaso submitting the required documents for scrutiny.
Minutes later, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama confirmed that Muntu had met all legal requirements under the Presidential Elections Act, formally declaring him a candidate to loud cheers from his team.
While Muntu did not make detailed policy pledges at the nomination centre, his critique of the EC highlighted broader opposition concerns over the credibility of the upcoming elections.
He called on Ugandans to remain vigilant and demand fairness throughout the electoral process.
Muntu now joins a crowded field of contenders seeking to unseat long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, positioning himself as a steady, issues-driven alternative in a race already marked by high tensions and scrutiny of the electoral body’s impartiality.
