INTRODUCTION

The Party has four stages which must be followed chronologically for one to become an FDC candidate/flag bearer. These are

1. Expression of Interest Forms
2. Picking and Returning of Nomination Forms (only for those who return Expression of Interest Forms
3. Vetting (Only for those who Nominate successfully)
4. Primary Elections (if more than one candidate progresses from the Vetting Process)

PRESIDENTIAL FLAG BEARERS’ ELECTIONS

The FDC Electoral Commission opened up the process with Picking of Expression of Interest Forms since October 2024. The Commission received Expression of Interest for the position of Presidential Flag Bearer from five (5) members. Picking of Nomination Forms opened up on 30^th April and 1^st May 2025, six (6) Aspirants picked Nomination Forms and the Nominations took place on 6^th and 7^th May 2025. However, the Commission successfully nominated two (2) candidates after they fulfilled all the Nomination Requirements. The candidates who were Nominated are, His Excellency the Party President of FDC Eng. Amuriat Oboi Patrick and Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi the FDC Secretary General who both Nominated on Wednesday 7^th May 2025

The Party Electoral Commission is at stage three (3) OF Vetting Presidential Candidates. In this regard, the Electoral Commission shall meet physically with the two Presidential Candidates and their Agents on Tuesday 13^th May 2025 starting at 10am. This will be the first meeting as the commission will be involved in consensus building. The Party will report back to the members and the general public the outcome of the meeting between the Electoral Commission and the Presidential Flag Bearers

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

The Expression of Interest for the various positions for Special Interest Groups (Youth, PWDs and Older Persons) closed on 9^th May 2025. The Picking of Nomination Forms of the Special Interest Groups will commence today Monday 12^th May and end tomorrow Tuesday 13^th May 2025. The Nomination of the various Special Interest candidates will take place on Thursday 15^th May and 16^th May 2015. The Nomination of the candidates shall be done by the FDC District Electoral Supervisors at the respective districts. All this is to prepare our Youths, Older persons and PWDs for the National nominations due to take place from 2^nd June.

We implore the District Electoral Supervisors to exhibit high levels of impartiality and constitutionalism. Take note, The FDC does not charge any fees for a candidate who wishes to run as a Councillor at any level

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT AND OTHER VACANCIES

The Commission set 30^st May as the deadline for submission of the Expression of Interest Forms for the Member of Parliament, LCV chairperson, Mayor, Division/Sub-County Chairpersons and all Councilors excluding the Special Interest Groups. Members of the Party need to follow this guidance not to appear past the deadline for any of the levels. Here we are talking about picking Expression of Interest forms and Nomination Forms. If members don’t follow this keenly, don’t blame the Commission for your failures. Briefly, the Commission set picking of nomination forms for MPs, LCV Chairperson and Municipality Mayors on 4^th and 5^th June 2025 and their Nomination will take place on 9^th and 10^th June 2025.

The Commission through its District Electoral Supervisors shall man this activity at the respective districts

Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen, For God and My Country.

One Uganda One People

Toterebuka Bamwenda Boniface

CHIEF ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER