A group of individuals has today unveiled a new political party, the People Power Front (PPF), in Kampala, claiming it is officially registered and ready to operate.
However, controversy has erupted as the party appears to replicate key elements of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including its slogan, symbol, and signature red berets.
Led by Hajj Musa Misango as chairman, secretary general Spartan Mukagyi, and Central region chairman Robert Rutaro, the group stated that they successfully registered PPF as a political party in August 2024. “We are here to announce the formation of a people-centered political party that will champion the aspirations of Ugandans,” Misango said during the launch.
The announcement has raised immediate questions, particularly from supporters of NUP, which is led by Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Kyagulanyi initially founded the People Power movement, which later transitioned into NUP, making the use of the same slogan by PPF a potential point of legal and political contention.
When contacted for clarification on the legitimacy of PPF’s registration, the Electoral Commission’s Head of Public Relations and Spokesperson, Julius Mucunguzi, said he was unsure about the details. “I will need to confirm before making any official comment on whether this party is duly registered,” he stated.
The emergence of PPF has sparked speculation about whether it is a genuine political entity or an attempt to create confusion within Uganda’s opposition ranks. NUP officials and supporters have yet to formally respond, but political analysts predict that the party’s leadership may challenge the legitimacy of PPF in the coming days.
As Uganda moves closer to the next election cycle, the formation of new political groups is expected, but PPF’s direct resemblance to NUP is likely to make it one of the most controversial new parties in the country’s political landscape.
