By Jamirah Khassim
In a spirited launch ceremony attended by supporters and invited guests, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) laid out its blueprint for a new political order built on participatory governance, decentralized power, and national transformation.
“We are not here to monopolize power. We are here to share it with Ugandans,” declared one party representative, echoing the central theme of the event: inclusive leadership.
Framing itself as a people-centric movement, the PFF emphasized that its mission is not to rule over the population but to govern alongside them.
“This is a party built from the grassroots up. Our goal is not to rule over the people, but to govern with them,” party officials said.
The PFF’s organisational framework is designed to reflect its decentralization ethos and ensure internal accountability.
Key organs of the party include:
- Council of Eminent Persons – Chaired by veteran opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, who continues to shape the movement’s ideological path.
- Executive Committee – Responsible for daily operations and political strategy.
- Legislative Wing – Headed by a Speaker to provide internal checks and legislative oversight.
- National Convention – A forum for policy debates, leadership selection, and national direction.
- Federal and Large State Conventions – Created to bolster regional representation and foster grassroots unity.
- The Secretariat – Charged with nationwide coordination and communications.
Although Dr Kizza Besigye did not attend the launch in person, his influence was unmistakable.
Party leaders formally elevated his title from “Colonel” to “General” in recognition of his decades-long role in Uganda’s democratic struggle and his continued function as a strategic adviser and ideological compass.
Describing itself as more than a party, the PFF aims to emerge as a national movement dedicated to dismantling centralized power structures and fostering participatory politics across Uganda.
“This is not just a political party. It’s a movement for national transformation,” the leadership proclaimed.
As the country edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the PFF is expected to intensify its outreach efforts, mobilize communities, and build alliances in a bid to reshape Uganda’s political landscape.
