Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Hon. Nandala Mafabi has officially entered the 2026 presidential race, promising to rebuild Uganda’s broken economy and “put money in people’s pockets.”
Speaking after his nomination by the Electoral Commission on Tuesday, Mafabi said Uganda’s economy has been “captured by a few” while millions remain trapped in poverty despite the country’s natural wealth and human capital.
“You say you want to protect our gains. But you want to protect the gains of poverty? Gains of people suffering? Or what?” Mafabi asked, criticizing the ruling government’s narrative that it has delivered development over the last four decades.
He insisted that the “gains” Uganda needs must benefit all citizens, not just a small political elite.
“I Come to Rebuild Bridges, Not to Destroy”
Mafabi pledged to run a campaign focused on economic reform and national unity rather than division.
“I come to this election with a new menu that all Ugandans should embrace,” he said. “I do not come with hatred or anger; I come to rebuild the bridges that have been broken.”
Known for his reputation as a no-nonsense legislator, Mafabi assured voters of his work ethic and commitment to service:
“For all of you who have seen me during this period, believe and know that I am a worker, a servant you can rely on,” he said. “We are aware of your problems, and it’s time to solve them.”
FDC Candidate Targets Economic Transformation
Mafabi said the heart of his campaign will be economic justice and fairness, insisting that no Ugandan should be left behind because of where they were born or their political connections.
“Nobody made an application to God to be born in Uganda. We all deserve a fair chance,” he said. “We must build an economy that works for everyone, not just for a few privileged individuals.”
Mafabi joins a growing list of opposition candidates in what promises to be a highly competitive 2026 presidential race. Others already cleared include Robert Kyagulanyi (NUP), Mugisha Muntu (ANT), and incumbent President Yoweri Museveni (NRM).
As campaigns officially kick off, Mafabi urged Ugandans to prepare for “a decisive moment” in the country’s political and economic future.