The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has announced it will not field a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections, signaling a major step towards opposition unity.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, PFF spokesperson Ibrahim Ssemujju said the decision was taken after careful consultation and reflects the party’s commitment to building a broader coalition for change.
“We believe that a divided opposition only benefits the ruling establishment,” Ssemujju said. “Our priority is not to add another name on the ballot, but to work with like-minded forces to deliver the change Ugandans are yearning for.”
According to Ssemujju, PFF is currently engaged in talks with the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) to explore the possibility of fronting a joint presidential candidate. The discussions, he said, are ongoing but show promise of producing a common front ahead of the polls.
Political observers note that opposition parties have long struggled with fragmentation, often diluting their electoral strength by fielding multiple presidential contenders. A united front, analysts argue, could give the opposition its strongest chance yet to challenge the ruling party’s decades-long hold on power.
While details of the coalition framework are still under negotiation, PFF leaders insist their decision is final and that they will channel their resources and energies into supporting a single opposition candidate.
“This is about the country, not individual ambition,” Ssemujju emphasized.