Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Hon Jimmy Akena has dismissed three members of the party’s Electoral Commission for insubordination and overstepping their constitutional mandate.
The sacked officials; Vice Chairperson Jack Kabuusum, and commissioners Magere Emmanuel and Aisha Naomi Natukunda had controversially declared City Lawyer Denis Adim Enap as the new UPC president.
Akena condemned the move, stating that the commissioners had no authority to pronounce on the presidency or communicate such decisions to Uganda’s Independent Electoral Commission.
He emphasized that the party’s Electoral Commission is constitutionally limited to organizing internal elections for MPs and lower-level positions.
“This was clearly beyond their scope,” Akena said.
The incident comes as UPC gears up for primaries ahead of the 2026 general elections. Akena, who is seeking re-election as party president, stressed the importance of order and discipline during this crucial period.
Despite the fallout, Akena invited those interested in leadership to present themselves at the upcoming Delegates’ Conference on Saturday, reaffirming his commitment to democratic processes within the party.
