The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) as a registered political party in Uganda, marking the entry of a new opposition force into the country’s political landscape.
The announcement, published in the Uganda Gazette dated May 16, 2025, follows a protracted six-month application process led by former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and several ex-members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
The formation of the PFF signals a fresh chapter for Uganda’s opposition, especially amidst increasing internal divisions within older opposition outfits.
According to the notice signed by Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, the party’s official symbol is a mobile phone handset with the initials “PFF” and the slogan “Freedom for all—all for freedom.”
The handset screen and dial buttons feature the slogan engraved on a white background framed in circular royal blue—symbolizing justice, truth, reliability, and clean leadership.
The PFF’s registered address is Plot 6 Katonga Road, P.O. Box 29628, Kampala, a location already associated with Besigye’s past political activity.
The party’s dominant color is white, accompanied by a royal blue stripe.
The commission has invited any objections to the party’s registration to be submitted within 14 days from the date of gazette publication.
The application can be reviewed at the EC headquarters in Kampala.
The gazettement of the PFF comes at a time of growing political realignment ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Dr. Besigye, who has vied for the presidency four times, is widely expected to take a lead role in mobilizing around the new party’s message if he’s released from Luzira Prison.
Observers say the registration of PFF could reshape the opposition landscape, offering an alternative political platform for disaffected voices, especially those seeking to re-energize the struggle for democratic reforms.
