With just two months left until the electioneering period for Uganda's 2025/2026 general elections, the political landscape is stirring with new activities.
In the latest development, the Electoral Commission (EC) has granted approval to Peter Lochom, a former National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser from the Teso Sub-region, to initiate the signature collection process required to register the Citizens' Accord Party (CAP).
Lochom, who previously contested and lost the Kumi County MP seat to FDC's Patrick Amuriat as an independent candidate after losing in the 2011 NRM primaries, is now focused on building support under CAP's banner.
He has teamed up with Rose Ayoru, and together they have reserved the party name and its symbol: a map of Uganda with a horn running through it. CAP’s colors—golden brown, white, and black—were chosen to reflect its commitment to promoting unity in Uganda.
"We have completed our reservations with the Electoral Commission and received the green light to collect the signatures required by law," Lochom announced confidently at a press briefing, emphasizing the party’s dedication to national transformation.
"Our slogan, 'Rebuilding Together,' reflects our commitment to upholding moral standards, advancing transformative governance, and empowering citizens."
Ayoru further explained the symbolism behind CAP’s iconography, stating, "The horn running through Uganda’s map represents our mission to unify the country under a shared purpose. Our aim is to bring people from all walks of life together, fostering a sense of belonging and progress."
As CAP embarks on its signing campaign, it joins a growing roster of emerging political parties, including the People’s Party for Freedom (PPF) and the People’s Freedom Party (PFP), all striving to secure their registration status ahead of the election season.
The EC has emphasized that gathering the required signatures is a critical step in the registration process for new political parties, and with the clock ticking, each aspiring party is under pressure to meet the legal requirements in time.
The influx of new political entities points to an intensely competitive 2025 general election, with voters eagerly anticipating fresh perspectives and solutions from these emerging platforms.
As the Citizens ACODE Party, led by Lochom and Ayoru, sets its sights on the national stage, it seeks to resonate with Ugandans, championing unity and transformation as the nation prepares for a pivotal election season.
