“No Hanging Around”: Gen Muhoozi Issues Stern Warning Ahead of 2026 Polls - The Witness Uganda

Voters Warned: Stay Clear of Polling Stations to Protect Uganda’s Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern warning to voters, urging them not to linger at polling stations after casting their ballots or engage in behavior that could be seen as influencing, protecting, or monitoring votes. EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama emphasized that such actions are illegal and threaten the credibility of Uganda’s electoral process. In a statement released on December 18, 2025, Byabakama clarified that voters…

“No Hanging Around”: Gen Muhoozi Issues Stern Warning Ahead of 2026 Polls - The Witness Uganda

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has issued a firm warning against any attempts to disrupt the 2026 general elections, making it clear that security agencies will take decisive action against individuals or groups seeking to interfere with the electoral process. The military emphasized that maintaining peace, order, and credibility throughout the elections remains a top priority. Speaking on the matter, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)…