The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) is preparing to hold its first major meeting on July 8, 2025, marking a significant step as it officially launches ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The event, known as a delegates’ conference, will see the swearing-in of new party leaders, the introduction of the party’s leadership team, and the unveiling of plans for Uganda’s future.
At a recent press conference, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the PFF interim spokesperson, shared details about the upcoming gathering and expressed hope that the party’s founding leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, would attend. However, Besigye remains behind bars at Luzira Prison, causing concern among supporters. According to Ssemujju, Besigye has already applied for bail at the High Court, and the party expects a decision within a week. He warned firmly, “If Besigye is not released, we’ll camp at court!” This statement reflects the party’s readiness to stage peaceful protests until justice is served.
The PFF insists that Besigye’s arrest is politically motivated, aimed at silencing opposition voices and blocking free political activity in Uganda. Ssemujju described this situation as a direct attack on democracy, emphasizing how the government is trying to intimidate those who challenge its authority.
During the press briefing, Ssemujju also accused President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign team of encouraging lawlessness. He claimed that during the recent nomination period, some individuals linked to Museveni’s camp openly robbed citizens in Kampala, actions he described as “hired goons” stealing in broad daylight with no consequences. He argued that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) uses fear and threats to maintain power, a practice that undermines true democracy. “This is not democracy. This is intimidation,” Ssemujju said.
Despite these challenges, the PFF continues to grow. The party is actively distributing expression of interest forms and registering new members across the country as it prepares to offer Ugandans a new political choice in the upcoming elections. The leadership remains hopeful that Besigye will be released in time to lead the party during its historic national event, signaling a new chapter in Uganda’s political landscape.
