FDC: PFF party spreading Confusion Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused its rival, the People's Front for Transition (PFF), of misleading its members in rural areas as both parties gear up for Uganda's 2026 General Elections.

FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo made the allegations during a press briefing held at the party’s headquarters in Najjanakumbi earlier today.

Kikonyogo claimed that PFF, led by former FDC senior member and four-time presidential candidate Rtd. Col. Kizza Besigye has been reaching out to FDC members in villages, spreading rumors that the FDC will soon be dissolved. As a result, PFF members are urging FDC supporters to defect and join their movement.

“They are going around the villages, telling our members that FDC is going to be dissolved. They’re taking advantage of the confusion and asking them to sign up for PFF,” Kikonyogo said.

According to Kikonyogo, PFF members are even presenting themselves as FDC representatives while gathering signatures for their party, causing further confusion among FDC supporters.

"They have done this in many villages, and some of our members, who are not able to tell the difference between FDC and PFF, are being fooled into giving them signatures,” he added.

In response to the ongoing confusion, the FDC has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to officially publicize the logo and colors of the PFF, which Kikonyogo believes will help voters distinguish between the two opposition parties.

“That is why we are asking the EC to step in and publish the logo and colors of PFF so that Ugandans can know who is who,” Kikonyogo urged.

The FDC spokesperson further accused PFF of not working in the best interest of the FDC and assured the public that the party remains strong.

He also expressed confidence that PFF would not succeed in its attempts to weaken the FDC, which remains one of Uganda’s most established opposition parties.

“These are people who are no longer working for the good of the FDC. They are doing their things. We wish them well, but they should not confuse our members by pretending to be something they are not,” Kikonyogo concluded.

As Uganda approaches the 2026 General Elections, the political landscape is growing increasingly competitive, particularly within the opposition.

With PFF gathering momentum under Besigye's leadership, the internal wrangling between the two factions could play a key role in shaping the future of opposition politics in the country.

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is Uganda’s largest opposition party, formed in 2004. It has fielded presidential candidates in the past four general elections and remains a significant political force in the country.

The People's Front for Transition (PFF) is a new political platform by Rtd. Col. Kizza Besigye served as a founding member before breaking away to lead his own movement.

The FDC is appealing to the Electoral Commission to intervene and provide clarity to voters by officially distinguishing between the two parties. The next few months are expected to be crucial as both FDC and PFF campaign for support ahead of the 2026 elections.r