EC Unveils Roadmap for Adjumani West MP By-election

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially launched the roadmap for the Adjumani West parliamentary seat by-election. The Commission convened a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday at the Adjumani District headquarters, bringing together political leaders, security agencies, civil society organizations and other key actors to unveil the election programme and rally support for a peaceful electoral process.

The Adjumani West parliamentary seat fell vacant after the death of Gen. Moses Ali on June 18, 2026. The Electoral Commission spokesperson, Julius Mucunguzi, told Uganda Radio Network that the Commission is legally mandated to organize and conclude a parliamentary by-election within 60 days after receiving formal notification of the vacancy from the Clerk to Parliament.

“Upon receipt of the notification from the Clerk of Parliament, the Commission has swung into action to ensure that the exercise is conducted within the period stipulated by law,” Mucunguzi said. He noted that the stakeholders’ meeting would also provide an opportunity for the Commission to receive feedback from leaders and residents while seeking their cooperation in ensuring a credible and peaceful election.

According to Mucunguzi, the roadmap will outline all key electoral activities, including the update of the National Voters Register, display of the voters’ register for public verification, nomination of candidates, campaign period and the polling date. “By the close of today, the people of Adjumani West will know the complete roadmap for filling the vacant parliamentary seat, and the electoral process will immediately commence,” he said.

Already nine candidates have shown interest in the Adjumani West Parliamentary seat. They include Daniel Izale, a Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) endorsed candidate, Justin Mawadri, Richard Madrara, James Leku Pilli, Nixon Owole, Capt. Stephen Mamawi, Ben Anyama and Santos Piro Eruaga, all National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates, and Patrick Tandrupasi. Gen Ali has been the Adjumani West Legislator since 2016. He also served as the East Moyo County legislator in Moyo District from 1994 to 2016.