Electoral Commission releases LCII election timetable, warns against violence and bribery
The LCII elections form part of Uganda's broader 2025–2026 electoral roadmap leading to the country's general elections, with the Electoral Commission encouraging voters to verify their details on the displayed registers and participate peacefully in the forthcoming polls.
Electoral Commission releases LCII election timetable, warns against violence and bribery
The Electoral Commission (EC) has unveiled the official programme for the election of Parish/Ward (LCII) Chairpersons and the nomination and approval of Parish Executive Committee members, while renewing calls for peaceful and credible elections free from violence and bribery.
According to the electoral roadmap, the compilation of the LCII voters’ register was conducted on July 29, with the display of the register taking place on July 30 and 31. During the display exercise, aspiring LCII Chairperson candidates are also being issued with nomination forms.
Candidate nominations are scheduled for August 3, followed by the official campaign period from August 4 to August 9. Polling for Parish/Ward (LCII) Chairpersons will be held on August 10, 2026.
The Commission urged eligible voters and aspiring candidates to observe the electoral calendar and ensure they participate in the various stages of the process.
Speaking during an appearance on NBS Television on Thursday, Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama praised Ugandans for their active participation in the recently concluded LC1 elections.
“They offered themselves overwhelmingly to serve as LC1 chairpersons,” Byabakama said, describing the level of public interest in grassroots leadership as encouraging.
However, he expressed concern over recurring electoral malpractice, particularly election-related violence and voter bribery, saying both threaten the country’s democratic process.
“Violence has become prevalent during elections in this country. This is unfortunate. As a country, we must address this,” he said.
Byabakama also described bribery as “a cancer” that continues to undermine the integrity of elections.
“Bribery has become a cancer in the country. We must condemn it. It’s unfortunate, and it’s undesirable,” he said.
He stressed that responsibility for peaceful elections lies with all Ugandans, urging citizens, candidates and political actors to uphold the law and reject acts that could disrupt the electoral process.
“To me, the starting point of having a peaceful election rests with us, the people,” he said.
The LCII elections form part of Uganda’s broader 2025–2026 electoral roadmap leading to the country’s general elections, with the Electoral Commission encouraging voters to verify their details on the displayed registers and participate peacefully in the forthcoming polls.
