The National Unity Platform (NUP) convened at its revolutionary headquarters in Makerere Kavule on Thursday to address the nation on matters surrounding Uganda’s recently concluded general elections.
In a statement, the party condemned what it described as the “militaristic nature” of the elections, highlighting widespread state-inspired violence and irregularities.
NUP urged victims of election-related abuses to come forward with evidence to support domestic and international legal cases the party plans to file.
The party also announced its intention to sue the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for contempt of court, citing a January 2025 landmark judgment that ordered the transfer of cases of Ugandans held under military courts.
NUP pointed to the unresolved status of activists, including Machete and his associates, who have been on remand since 2021 without appearing in military or civilian courts.
“Our comrades remain in legal limbo, a situation that violates both Ugandan law and human rights standards,” the statement read.
NUP further condemned electoral malpractice, regime brutality, and governance failures, calling on Ugandan leaders, religious figures, and citizens of conscience to speak out against injustices that affect the broader society, not only political actors.
The party indicated that it would hold follow-up meetings with its leadership across various regions, beginning with the Kampala metropolitan area, to coordinate responses and mobilize support.
The announcement marks a significant escalation in NUP’s efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2026 elections and hold government institutions accountable for alleged abuses.