By Eye Media | Jinja | July 15, 2026

The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned security agencies against interfering in the ongoing Local Council One (LC1) elections, saying intimidation and disruptions threaten Uganda’s democratic process.

Speaking during a post-election evaluation workshop for the Busoga sub-region at the Civil Service College in Jinja City on Tuesday, Electoral Commission Commissioner Stephen Tashobya said the Commission is concerned by reports of security personnel disrupting village elections and intimidating both candidates and voters.

Tashobya stressed that security agencies must remain neutral and allow Ugandans to exercise their democratic rights freely.

“Interference and intimidation have no place in our electoral process. Security personnel should support a peaceful environment and not influence the outcome of elections,” he said.

The commissioner warned that any actions that undermine the integrity of the elections could erode public trust in democratic institutions.

He also urged local leaders, political parties and voters to uphold peace, tolerance and the rule of law as the village elections continue across the country.

The workshop brought together district registrars, political party representatives, civil society organisations and security officials from across the Busoga sub-region to assess previous electoral exercises and discuss ways of improving future polls.

The ongoing LC1 elections are expected to strengthen grassroots governance and enhance service delivery at the village level, with millions of Ugandans participating in the election of their local leaders.

The Electoral Commission has repeatedly emphasised the need for all stakeholders, including security agencies, to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair and peaceful environment.