Summary:
- UPC’s current agenda revolves around a series of nationwide consultative meetings, with plans for the next session slated to take place in Kitgum district. As Akena and his team embark on this ambitious journey, their sights are set on a revitalized UPC, primed to contest the 2026 general elections with renewed vigor and purpose.
KABALE: The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President, Jimmy Akena, has declared his bid to contest for presidency in the 2026 Polls.
Akena made this declaration today during a pivotal consultation meeting held in Kabale Municipality, where he convened with party leaders from Kabale, Rukiga, and Rubanda districts within the Kigezi sub-region. This marks a significant move for UPC, as their last presidential candidate was fielded back in the 2011 elections under the leadership of then-party president, Olara Otunnu.
Addressing a gathering of UPC supporters in the Kigezi Sub-region, Akena articulated his vision for the nation, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced public services. Drawing upon his extensive experience in politics and his deep understanding of Uganda’s political landscape, Akena asserted his readiness to navigate the complexities of governance. He pointed to recent victories in two bye-elections as evidence of the party’s ability to safeguard its electoral success, expressing confidence in replicating this strategy in the upcoming polls.
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In response to inquiries regarding the perceived neglect of the Kigezi sub-region by UPC leadership, Akena acknowledged the challenges and adversities faced by party members in the area over the years. He attributed the decline in support and mobilization to these hurdles but affirmed his commitment to revitalizing the party’s presence in the region.
Akena pledged to initiate a comprehensive restructuring effort, bolstered by the establishment of regional offices and a renewed focus on grassroots engagement, with the aim of reclaiming lost ground and galvanizing support ahead of the elections.
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Accompanied by key party officials, including Ebil Fred, UPC Secretary-General, Michael Orach Oside, Principal Public Relations Officer, and notable MPs such as Sarah Aguti Dokolo and Apio Otuko Ayam North, President Akena conducted a rally in Kabale town before inaugurating the Kigezi regional offices along Makanga road, signaling the commencement of UPC’s rejuvenation efforts in the area.
UPC’s current agenda revolves around a series of nationwide consultative meetings, with plans for the next session slated to take place in Kitgum district. As Akena and his team embark on this ambitious journey, their sights are set on a revitalized UPC, primed to contest the 2026 general elections with renewed vigor and purpose.
