The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged leaders of the Democratic Front (DF) to clearly define and articulate their core agenda as they build their political identity.
Speaking at Bulange Mengo, where DF leaders officially introduced the five-month-old party, Mayiga said that a strong foundation grounded in principles is key to the party's longevity.
"If you anchor your party on firm, well-defined principles, you will sustain it for a long time," Mayiga told the delegation.
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He encouraged the leaders to prioritise the "five key pillars" of Buganda--Heritage, Federalism, Land Protection, Hard Work, and Unity--and to integrate them into their national vision.
The Katikkiro emphasised that although DF is young, it is led by experienced politicians who must demonstrate maturity, uphold the rule of law, and avoid confrontational politics.
"Engage in mature politics that is free of insults and hostility. When Buganda is stable, Uganda becomes stable, because Buganda is the foundation on which the country stands," he added.
Mayiga also reassured the leaders that forming a new political organisation is normal in a democratic system, noting that Uganda guarantees citizens the freedom to associate.
The DF team, led by party president and Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga, presented their key principles, which focus on national reconciliation, constitutional reforms, and a structured approach to leadership transition.
They also submitted the DF Election Agenda 2026-2031 and the party constitution to the Katikkiro.
Mpuuga highlighted weaknesses in Uganda's electoral system that require urgent reforms. He said that despite minor progress, many critical processes remain flawed.
DF has already fielded about 80 parliamentary candidates after what the party described as a rigorous vetting exercise.
Leaders said even if elected, candidates will undergo continuous training, citing a decline in parliamentary standards in recent years.
The party stressed that Uganda urgently needs national healing, comprehensive constitutional reform, and a deliberate process toward political transition.
