EC Sets September 17 for Adjumani West Parliamentary By-Election

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially launched the operational roadmap for the Adjumani West Constituency parliamentary by-election, fixing Thursday, September 17, 2026, as polling day to fill the vacancy left by the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali.

The roadmap was unveiled on Monday during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement at the Adjumani District Headquarters. The meeting was led by Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama and brought together political leaders, security chiefs, aspiring candidates, civil society representatives, religious leaders, and media practitioners.

Key Dates and Electoral Roadmap

According to the schedule released by the Commission, pre-election activities commence immediately with voter register updates and stakeholder harmonisation across the district:

 August 5 – August 7, 2026: Update of the National Voters Register and voter transfers across all polling stations.

 August 17 – August 26, 2026: Display of the National Voters Register in designated centers.

 September 7 – September 8, 2026: Official nomination of parliamentary candidates.

 September 9 – September 15, 2026: Official open campaign period.

 September 16, 2026: Elections for the Female Older Persons Representative in Pachara Sub-County.

 September 17, 2026: Main Polling Day for the Adjumani West parliamentary seat.

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Addressing the assembly, Justice Byabakama reassured the electorate and political actors of the Commission’s commitment to delivering a transparent, free, and credible poll.

Justice Byabakama emphasized that the Commission is fully committed to delivering a transparent electoral process, calling upon all candidates, political actors, and voters to reject violence, avoid voter bribery, and respect electoral laws throughout the campaign and polling period.

Adjumani District Election Administrator Akao Eunice Christine revealed that Adjumani West Constituency comprises five sub-counties, 23 parishes, 99 villages, and 114 polling stations. She also confirmed that elections for the Female Older Persons Representative for Pachara Sub-County will be conducted alongside the parliamentary poll after no candidates emerged during the general elections.

Local political figures and security officers expressed readiness to support a smooth process:

 Daniel Izale (Patriotic League of Uganda – PLU): Endorsed by the PLU, Izale pledged to run a peaceful campaign, calling on opponents to respect the political choices of Adjumani West voters.

 Patrick Tandrupasi (Independent): Urged the Electoral Commission to maintain a level playing field for all contestants regardless of political affiliation.

 James Leku Pilli (Aspiring Candidate): Emphasized that full transparency in tallying and logistics would build public confidence in the final outcome.

 Emmanuel Okware (Deputy RDC): Assured residents that joint security forces are prepared to maintain law and order before, during, and after polling day.

The meeting concluded with commitments from all parties to observe electoral guidelines as voter register updates begin across all 114 polling stations in the constituency.