By Sadique Bamwita
Kampala
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi,has rescheduled the Polling Date for District Local Government Councils Elections in Butebo District from February 4,2026 as earlier communicated to February 17, 2026. This was confirmed by the Electoral body in a press statement issued last night on February 2,2026.
In his press statement dated February 2,2026 , Justice Simon Byabakama states:
“The Electoral Commission informs political parties, candidates, voters, and the general public that the polling date for the election of District Chairperson, District Directly Elected Councillors, and District Women Councillors in Butebo District has been rescheduled.
‘Accordingly, polling for the above election, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, 4th February 2026, will now be conducted on Tuesday, 17th February 2026.
For emphasis, on Tuesday 17th February 2026, voters in Butebo District will cast vote for the following Local Government elective positions:
1. District Chairperson
2. Directly Elected District Councillors;
3. District Women Councillors.
Justice Simon Byabakama went on to state:
“Voting shall be by universal adult suffrage, and shall take place at all polling stations in Butebo District, beginning at 7:00am till 4:00pm.Thereafter, counting of votes and declaration of results shall take place, ” Justice Simon Byabakama assured Butebo voters.’
In his conclusion , Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi, called upon all stakeholders and voters in Butebo District to participate peacefully and to observe the electoral laws and guidelines during the set polling day.
