FDC party chairperson Jack Sabiiti has assured Ugandans that the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) will soon convene to determine whether Nathan Nandala Mafabi or Patrick Amuriat will be the party’s flag bearer for the 2026 presidential elections.

Sabiiti, the FDC national chairperson made the revelation on June 29, 2024, at the Cricket Ground in Mbale city party president Patrick Oboi Amuriat, secretary general Nathan Nandala Mafabi, and other party leaders were mobilizing supporters for digital registration.
Thousands of FDC supporters held a procession from Busamaga in Sironko district to Nakaloke.
The team, led by Amuriat, made its way through Mbale City to the Cricket Ground for a large gathering.
The procession was vibrant, with thousands of FDC supporters waving placards, painting Mbale city blue, and dancing to the rhythms of local kadodi drums.
The peaceful demonstration was filled with chants calling for unity and a peaceful transfer of power. Supporters also contributed funds to support the party’s activities as Nandala prepares to take the party flag for the presidential race.
Sabiiti’s remarks came in response to party members urging him to persuade current FDC President Patrick Amuriat to step aside for Nandala in the upcoming elections.
He emphasised that the party’s top body is prepared to address the issue transparently and select a flag bearer without internal conflict.

Sabiiti highlighted Nandala Mafabi’s qualifications, asserting that he is well-suited to be the party’s flag bearer and appear on the ballot paper.
FDC president Patrick Oboi Amuriat said that the party is working on uniting all opposition parties to confront their common challenges with one voice.
Amuriat said that as the opposition, there is a need to understand what they are dealing with and see how to address it as one, and this is what they are trying to achieve.
Without revealing details, Amuriat said that FDC will find progressive common ground with all the other parties and try to forge a working partnership.
Amuriat also used the same platform to praise Nandala as a strong, well-educated, corruption-free, and honest individual who wishes others well and loves his country and people.
He also called upon Ugandans, especially those in Bugisu, to support Nandala, adding that Teso is ready to give its support to Nandala if he carries the party flag in 2026.