By John Okello Lapok
The Electoral Commission has appointed 3rd September to 24th September 2025, as the period for the nomination of candidates for Local Government Councils Elections 2026.
According to the EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, the nomination exercise will be conducted according to the levels of the Local Government Councils, and shall take place at the respective venues.
The exercise will be conducted during weekdays, beginning at 9.00 a.m. and ending at 5:00pm on each of the appointed dates.
“Nomination of candidates for District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, and Councillors, including Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will take place between 3rd – 5th September 2025 at the gazzetted district/city nomination center” he said in a press statement.
Justice Byabakama said that nomination of candidates for Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors, including Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be on 8th – 10th September, also at the gazetted district/city nomination center.
“Nomination of candidates for Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors including Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be done between 11th – 24th September 2025 at the gazetted district/city nomination center, while nomination of candidates for Sub County and Town Chairpersons and Councillors including Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will also be conducted between 11th – 24th September at the gazetted County Nomination Center” he said.
He urged all persons aspiring to contest in the Local Government Councils Elections to familiarize themselves with the requirements for nomination for each elective position, as outlined in the Guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission.
“Aspirants can collect copies of the nomination forms and the above guidelines from the District Electoral Commission offices in each district across the country, or obtain soft copies of the forms and guidelines from the Electoral Commission website: www.ec.or.ug” he explained.
