Opposition political actors in Acholi have formed a joint committee aimed at mobilising votes and boosting their chances in the 2026 general elections.
The committee has representation from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Democratic Party (DP), Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), as well as several independent candidates.
At their inaugural meeting held on December 14, 2025, former Gulu Municipal Council Mayor and former Member of Parliament, Christopher Acire, was elected Chairperson of the committee.
The Uganda People’s Congress candidate for Laroo–Pece Division, Simon Opoka—who recently defected from the Democratic Party—was elected General Secretary in charge of Strategy and Research.
Other members include NUP’s flag bearer for the Gulu District Local Council V Chairmanship, Sebastian Ogoni, and independent candidate for the Nwoya District Woman Parliamentary seat, Vicky Laker.
Meanwhile, several political parties were yet to submit their representatives to the committee by early this week, ahead of planned inter-district joint campaigns scheduled to begin on Friday in Gulu City.
The campaign, dubbed “Vote No Bus,” targets constituencies with strong National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates, including Aruu North, Aruu County, and Laroo–Pece Division—where Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao is contesting against nine challengers—as well as Laroo Division in Gulu City.
Other targeted areas include Kilak South Constituency, where FDC’s Gilbert Olanya is facing Amuru District LCV Chairperson Michael Lakony, who defected from FDC to NRM, and where the incumbent MP, Anthony Akol, also crossed from FDC to NRM.
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