The National Unity Platform (NUP) has on Wednesday, 11th June 2025 held its long-awaited National Delegates Conference aimed at ushering in a new generation of party leadership, marking five years since the current leadership structure was instituted.
The conference, held at the NUP School of Leadership in Kamwokya, Kampala, brought together 127 delegates from across the country. Speaking to the media shortly after the event, NUP spokesperson and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, described the conference as a success and a vital step in the party’s internal democratic processes.
“All positions at the National Executive Committee were open and available for contest. Some positions were unopposed, while others attracted stiff competition. In cases where consensus couldn’t be reached, we subjected the process to a vote,” said Ssenyonyi.
He also revealed that the conference passed several resolutions, including a strong condemnation of what the party termed as “state brutality” against its members, supporters, and the media.
“We continue to face harassment, arbitrary arrests, and office raids. Just yesterday, police and military officers raided our offices without justification and used excessive force. We passed a resolution condemning these continued violations,” he added.
Ssenyonyi noted that the full list of newly elected party leaders and their respective positions would be made public soon.
The NUP’s internal electoral process follows that of the Democratic Party (DP), which concluded its national delegates’ conference earlier this month.
Several other political parties including the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) are also expected to hold their conferences in the coming weeks as the country edges closer to the 2026 general elections.
Political analysts view these developments as a sign of heightened political activity as parties begin to position themselves for the next electoral cycle.
