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Candidates’ campaign meetings for Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Councils... ...Read full Press Briefing and attachments Wednesday, 11 Nov, 2020 |
The Electoral Commission appointed Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd November... ...Read full Press Briefing and attachments Saturday, 31 Oct, 2020 |
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Guidelines for verification of supporters of nomination of presidential candidates October 2020
Receiving of lists of Supporters at the Electoral Commission before nomination days
- Aspiring candidates shall submit lists for at least 98 Districts for which they have collected a minimum of one hundred signatures. N.B: Districts with less 100 signatures shall not be accepted
- The receiving Officer shall ascertain that a district submitted has a minimum of particulars of 100 supporters
- An acknowledgement form duly signed by the receiving officer and the Candidate/Candidate’s Agent shall be issued to the candidate or his agent.
- Intending candidates shall appoint persons in writing to deliver the lists of supporters if the delivery is not done by the aspiring candidates themselves. The appointed persons shall indicate their telephone contacts and physical address.
N.B: Acknowledgement of receipt of lists of supporters does not constitute a certificate of compliance with sec 10(1)(b) and 10(3) of the Presidential Elections Act 2005.
Verification of Supporters in accordance with section 10(3)
The following variables shall be verified
- Voter registration number (Personal Identification Number)
- Names of the registered voter supporting the nomination
- Physical Addresses of the registered voters
- Existence of signature of the registered voter
Method of Verification of particulars of voters supporting the nomination
Verification shall be done online following the steps below;
Guidelines for Nominations of Candidates for Elections of Village Older Persons Committees 2020
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Guidelines for Nominations of Candidates for Elections of Village Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Committees 2020
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Guidelines for Nominations of Candidates for Elections of Village Youth Committees 2020
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Statement on the Arrest of Candidate Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu
The Electoral Commission has taken note of the arrest of Presidential Candidate Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Party, allegedly for violating the Guidelines issued regarding the conduct of Presidential Campaign Meetings.
The Commission has also noted media statements indicating that some Presidential Candidates have suspended their campaign programmes as a result of the above arrest. We wish to advise any such Candidates to officially address the changes in their respective campaign programmes to the Electoral Commission.
The Commission has further noted that some members of the public have reacted to the said arrest by engaging in acts of protests, violence and confrontation with law enforcement and other security agencies which has caused unease and tension among the general public.
The Electoral Commission has taken up the matter of the arrest of Candidate Kyagulanyi with the relevant authorities. Accordingly, we appeal to the public to remain calm and restrain from engaging in acts of lawlessness, that may result in destruction of property and loss of life, as already witnessed.
In the meantime, the Commission wishes to caution and warn all candidates for whichever elective position to desist from holding their campaigns in a manner that violates the Guidelines regarding the conduct of campaign meetings.
We reiterate that it is a violation of the Campaign Guidelines for a candidate and his/her agents to mobilize and/or encourage supporters to gather at campaign venues in large numbers in contravention of The Public Health (Control of COVID-19) (Amendment No.3) Rules, 2020, issued on 9th November 2020, which provides that gatherings for purposes of political meetings should not exceed two hundred (200) persons.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Observations on the Conduct of Candidates During Campaigns for 2021 General Elections
Candidates’ campaign meetings for Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Councils Elections commenced on Monday 9th November 2021, across the country.
The Electoral Commission wishes to appreciate candidates who have organised and conducted public meetings in accordance with the Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for conducting campaigns in a COVID-19 environment.
The Commission has, however, noted with concern that some candidates, including Presidential candidates, are holding their campaigns in a manner that violates the Guidelines for Conduct of Campaign Meetings
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Polling Dates for 2021 General Elections
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Elective Position |
Polling Date |
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Election of Councillors for Older Persons to the Sub County/Town/Municipal Division |
11th Jan 2021 |
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Elections of Councillors for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to the Sub County/Town/Municipal Division |
11th Jan 2021 |
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3. |
Elections of Youth Representatives to the Sub County/Town/Municipal Division |
11th Jan 2021 |
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4. |
Election of Councillors for Older Persons to the Municipality/City Division |
12th Jan 2021 |
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5. |
Elections of Councillors for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to the Municipality/City Division |
12th Jan 2021 |
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6. |
Elections of Councillors for Youth to the Municipality/City Division |
12th Jan 2021 |
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7. |
Elections of the President and Members of Parliament (Directly-elected MP and District Woman Representative to Parliament) |
14th Jan 2021 |
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8. |
National Conference for Election of Older Persons Representatives to Parliament |
17th –18th Jan 2021 |
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9. |
National Conference for Election of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Representatives to Parliament |
17th –18th Jan 2021 |
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10. |
National Conference for Election of Workers Representatives to Parliament |
17th –18th Jan 2021 |
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11. |
Elections of District Local Government Councils: (District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and Councillors) |
20th Jan 2021 |
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12. |
National Conference for Election of National Female Youths Representative to Parliament |
21st –22nd Jan 2021 |
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13. |
Elections of Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors |
25th Jan 2021 |
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14. |
Elections of Councillors for Older Persons to the District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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15. |
Elections of Councillors for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to the District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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16. |
Elections of Councillors for Youths to District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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17. |
Elections of Workers Representatives to District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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18. |
Elections of UPDF Representatives to Parliament |
29th Jan 2021 |
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19. |
Regional Conferences for Election of Regional Youths Representatives to Parliament |
31st Jan– 1st February 2021 |
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20. |
Elections of Sub County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors |
February 3rd 2021 |
Select Group:
Appointment of Polling Date for Presidential Elections 2021
Following the conclusion of the above nomination exercise, the Electoral Commission has appointed the period from 9th November 2020 until 12th January 2020 for the purpose of conducting candidates’ campaign meetings for Presidential Elections, 2021. The Electoral Commission has further appointed 14th January 2020 as the polling date for Presidential Elections 2021.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Preparations for Nomination of Candidates for Presidential Elections 2021
The Electoral Commission appointed Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd November 2020 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Presidential Elections, 2021. The nomination exercise will be conducted at Kyambogo University Sports Grounds, starting at 9:00am and ending at 5pm on each of the appointed dates.
A person aspiring for nomination as Presidential Candidate shall be a citizen of Uganda by birth, a registered voter, of 18 years and above. He/she shall submit certified copies of educational qualifications confirming that he/she obtained a minimum formal education of Advanced (A) Level or its equivalent.
The candidate’s nomination shall be supported by not less than one hundred (100) persons who are registered voters, from not less than ninety-eight (98) districts, which form two thirds (2/3) of all the districts of Uganda.
Attachment(s):
Thursday, October 29, 2020