“Challenging Museveni Won’t Be Simple!” JEEMA Announces Pullout from 2026 Presidential Elections

As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Justice Forum (JEEMA) has announced that it will not field a presidential candidate.

Instead, the party plans to focus its energy and resources on parliamentary and sub-national contests, including district, municipal, and sub-county races.

JEEMA’s spokesperson, Swaib Kaggwa Nsereko, explained that the decision was reached by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) after a careful assessment of the political landscape.

According to Nsereko, the move is aimed at strengthening JEEMA’s grassroots structures and laying a solid foundation for future electoral success.

“Unseating a sitting president is not an easy task,” Nsereko said. “Our strategy now is to empower our candidates at the local level and ensure that JEEMA remains relevant across the country.”

The party believes that by concentrating on local and parliamentary seats, it can gain greater influence and enhance its ability to shape policy and governance from the ground up.

JEEMA has a long history of advocating for justice, transparency, and accountability, and the party hopes that focusing on grassroots politics will allow it to advance these ideals more effectively.

Political analysts say this decision reflects a pragmatic approach, acknowledging the challenges of competing against a long-standing incumbent like President Yoweri Museveni.

The party also intends to use the 2026 election cycle to nurture new leaders, particularly young politicians, and build a strong, organized base capable of competing effectively in future national elections.

While JEEMA will not contest the presidency, it remains committed to playing a key role in Uganda’s democracy, supporting initiatives that promote good governance and citizen participation at all levels.

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