Politics
FDC Presidential Flag Bearer to Pay Shs 5m as Nomination Fee
The Forum for Democratic Change has announced that whoever would like to contest for the party’s presidential flag bearer position will have to cough up Shs 5 million. Parliamentary hopefuls, on the other hand, will have to part with Shs 100,000.
All this was revealed as the party announced its roadmap at their headquarters in Najjanankumbi ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Presidential candidates are expected to pick nomination papers on 30th April and 1st May, while they will be nominated on 5th and 6th August.
They will then hold campaigns between Monday, 19th May and Tuesday, 29th July 2025, and then a Delegates Conference on 31st July, where they will announce the successful presidential candidate.
Despite the fact that in 2021 the nomination forms for parliamentary hopefuls were free, the Party Chief Electoral Commissioner, Boniface Toterebuka Bamwenda, still insists that the choice of the amount of nomination fees is based on the need to make the party leadership positions accessible to many people.
“The position of Member of Parliament is seen by many as a lucrative position, but that doesn’t mean we hike the nomination fees. The small fee is just meant to cover a few administrative costs,” Toterebuka noted.
The nomination of Members of Parliament, LC5 Chairpersons, and Municipality Mayors runs from 9th June to 10th June 2025, while party primaries at all levels are slated for a period between 26th June and 5th July 2025.
Petition hearing and handling for primaries will then run during the period between 11th July and 20th July 2025.
In a surprising turn of events, popular Ugandan singer Patrick Mulwana, better known by his stage name Alien Skin, has made his official entry into politics.
The artist has been appointed Secretary for Arts and Culture in the newly formed Democratic Front (DF), a political party led by Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, the Member of Parliament for Nyendo-Mukungwe.
The announcement was made during the Democratic Front’s delegates’ conference held in Masaka, where the party unveiled its full leadership lineup in preparation for the 2026 elections.
Speaking during the event, Mpuuga explained that Alien Skin was selected due to his unique ability to connect with the youth and his influence in blending modern music with traditional cultural themes. He noted that the artist’s growing popularity among Uganda’s younger population makes him an ideal fit for a role focused on revitalizing cultural pride and expression.
“I am thrilled to present this young talent known to many as Alien Skin as the DF’s secretary of arts and culture today. His main task will be to motivate and promote cultural involvement amongst our youth. We are grateful that you have signed a contract and committed to this role,” said Mpuuga during the unveiling.
While reactions to the appointment have been mixed, some political observers see it as a bold strategy to bridge politics with Uganda’s vibrant entertainment scene. Others remain skeptical about whether Alien Skin, known for his eccentric personality and controversial statements, will adapt effectively to the structured world of politics.
The Democratic Front, which was recently launched as an alternative political force, has continued to generate headlines with its unconventional choices. Alien Skin’s inclusion is perhaps the most headline-grabbing yet, setting the stage for an interesting journey between music, culture, and national politics.
Only time will tell whether the “Sitya Danger” singer will create the desired impact in his new political role.
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