Police in Ntungamo District have warned political aspirants to adhere to campaign guidelines and take personal responsibility for maintaining peace and security during the forthcoming 2026 general elections.
During a harmonisation meeting at the Ntungamo District headquarters, SP Joshua Mwesigwa urged candidates to respect Electoral Commission (EC) protocols and cooperate with security agencies to ensure a peaceful campaign season.
“Be on the same page. Know where you will be and respect the guidelines. With that done, we shall have no issues. We shall secure you,” SP Mwesigwa said.
The meeting, organised by the District Electoral Commission, brought together aspirants from various political parties to coordinate campaign schedules and discuss security concerns ahead of the official campaign period starting November 10, 2025.
However, several candidates expressed doubts about the police’s ability to guarantee safety, citing past delays in response.
Winnie Twinomujuni, the People’s Front for Freedom aspirant for Ntungamo District Woman MP, questioned, “What assurance do we have? The police always are not assisting. NRM can’t trust you, what about us the opposition?”
Independent candidate Edward Beyendeza, contesting for Ntungamo Municipality after losing the NRM primaries, raised similar concerns, noting that police manpower may be insufficient in some areas.
Alex Kamara, UPC aspirant for Ruhaama County, appealed for neutrality from security forces during the elections.
NRM flag bearer for Ruhaama East, Moses Kahima, emphasized that peace and security depend largely on the conduct of candidates themselves. “The security of our people and peace in our area entirely depends on us, the candidates. If we harmonize, security will only be obliged to observe the way we move,” he said.
District Election Administrator Elizabeth Namirembe confirmed that campaigns will run daily from 7am to 6pm, beginning November 10, 2025, and ending January 13, 2026, allowing 48 hours to prepare for parliamentary polling scheduled for January 15, 2026.
Ntungamo District has 812 polling stations and 301,466 registered voters expected to participate in the elections.
Security agencies pledged continued coordination with candidates and the EC, though mistrust between some opposition aspirants and police remains a concern as campaigns approach.
