Gayaza — The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) campaign trail has faced fresh disruption after police reportedly blocked the party’s advance team from accessing Gayaza Town, forcing a temporary halt to their scheduled activities.
In a brief statement, the party said: “Reports coming in of police blocking the FDC campaign team from accessing Gayaza. Still developing — hoping all parties remain calm and lawful.”
The incident comes as FDC intensifies its grassroots outreach across the central region ahead of the 2026 general elections. The party later confirmed that campaign activities would proceed to Kira Municipality and Kyadondo East, where leaders are engaging communities on governance, economic revitalisation, and service delivery.
Nandala Mafabi Leads Strong Push in Mukono
Earlier in the day, FDC Secretary General Rt. Hon. Nandala Mafabi led a series of rallies in Kisoga, Nakifuma, and other parts of Mukono District, where he delivered the party’s message of reform, accountability, and economic transformation.
Addressing residents in Kisoga, Mafabi emphasised the urgent need to strengthen the pillars of local economic development.
“We must revitalise our local economies, rebuild cooperative societies, and ensure accountability in how public money is spent,” he told supporters. “Ugandans deserve a government that works for them, not against them.”
At another stop in Nakifuma, he reiterated the party’s commitment to ending mismanagement in public offices: “Service delivery has collapsed because of corruption and lack of proper oversight. FDC is here to restore order and give power back to the people.”
FDC officials said the tour is aimed at reconnecting with communities that have long complained of rising prices, unemployment, poor infrastructure, and declining public investment.
In a rallying message shared by the party online, FDC hinted at presenting what it termed “the one who has the best solutions for our country.”
The FDC, once Uganda’s largest opposition force, has been working to rebuild its national structures following internal divisions that emerged in recent years. Mafabi’s district tours appear designed to re-energise the grassroots and reaffirm the party’s relevance in a competitive political environment.
Tense Political Climate
The reported police blockade in Gayaza adds to growing concerns among opposition parties about restricted political space during campaigns. While the FDC urged calm, several supporters expressed frustration over what they described as “unnecessary interference.”
Despite these challenges, the party says it will continue its outreach across the country. The campaign trail is expected to continue through central Uganda in the coming days as the party advances its message of change, accountability, and people-centred governance.
