FDC endorses Nandala Mafabi for 2026 elections
CAPTION: Nathan Nandala Mafabi (C), presidential flagbearer, Forum for Democratic Change shows his manifesto to party members after being declared at Najjanankumbi on Wednesday 21st 2025. (Courtsey Photo).
By Our reporter
KAMPALA – The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has declared Nathan Nandala Mafabi as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2026 presidential general elections.
Bamwenda stated that Mafabi’s nomination follows last night’s stepping down of his contestant, Patrick Oboi Amuriat.
“Given that May 6th and 7th, 2025, were designated as nomination days for the party’s presidential flag bearer, and with Patrick Amuriat Oboi and Nathan Nandala Mafabi James having been nominated, and following Amuriat’s withdrawal as a candidate last night at 11 pm, I, as the Party Electoral Commission Chairperson, declare Nathan Nandala Mafabi the FDC’s flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, by the party’s constitution,” Bamwenda said.
Shortly after his announcement, Mafabi expressed gratitude, applauding the FDC Electoral Commission and party members for entrusting him with the party flag for the 2026 general elections.
“I would like to thank the party Electoral Commission, the Secretary General, and all members for entrusting me with the party flag for the upcoming elections. I promise that our goal is to ensure all Ugandans benefit from our country’s vast resources,” Mafabi said.
Sources from the FDC indicate that Patrick Amuriat’s decision to step down followed a Tuesday meeting with elders from the Teso and Bugisu sub-regions, where they agreed to support Mafabi’s bid for the highest office. According to insiders, the elders urged Amuriat to step aside, citing concerns that a contest between him and Mafabi could deepen internal party divisions ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Mafabi is also the Member of Parliament for Budadiri West in Sironko district.
