Uganda's 2026 Election: Opposition Leader Warns of Violence
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A leading Ugandan opposition figure has warned that the country's next election could be marred by violence. Mugisha Muntu, a presidential candidate, says intimidation threatens a peaceful transfer of power.
Muntu leads the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT). He stated that the 2026 general election is becoming a highly tense contest.
His warning focuses on the alleged intimidation of opposition supporters. Muntu argues such tactics undermine the chance for a stable political change.
The statement signals rising tensions as the race for the 2026 vote begins. Uganda's political climate is under close watch by regional observers.