“Kabuleta is no longer the NEED party president, and neither a party member. We have written to the Electoral Commission and to him personally. We do not expect any mistake regarding the representation of NEED in matters concerning the presidential race,” the Spokesperson emphasized.
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With just hours remaining to get to the long-awaited presidential nominations day, slated to begin on Tuesday September 23, 2025, the National Economic Empowerment for Dialogue (NEED) political party president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta has been expelled from the party.
The NEED Party stand has been officially announced today saying that the party will not be presenting a presidential flag bearer in the forthcoming 2026 General Elections.
Though Kabuleta had already shown interest in representing NEED as its official flag bearer, the party has officially discontinued his membership.
NEED joins the other opposition political parties such as; People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and the Democratic Front (DF), which have equally resolved not to participate in the presidential contest.
In a statement delivered by the Party’s National Spokesperson, Moses Matovu, NEED clarified that former Party President, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, is no longer a member of the Party and therefore cannot represent it in any form.
Kabuleta’s expulsion was effected prior to the declaration, and official communication has been sent to both the Electoral Commission and Kabuleta himself.
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“Kabuleta is no longer the NEED party president, and neither a party member. We have written to the Electoral Commission and to him personally. We do not expect any mistake regarding the representation of NEED in matters concerning the presidential race,” the Spokesperson emphasized.
The Party leadership underscored that this decision reflects a deliberate repositioning of NEED’s role in Uganda’s political landscape.
Rather than focusing on a presidential bid, NEED is prioritizing its agenda of economic empowerment, equitable resource distribution, and accountable governance through active grassroots mobilization, parliamentary representation, and local government structures.
NEED reaffirmed its commitment to its founding mission of bringing real change to Ugandans by advocating policies that place resources directly into the hands of the people. The Party urged its supporters to remain firm, united, and committed to the struggle for a fairer Uganda.
The statement concluded by stressing that NEED’s focus in this election cycle will be to amplify the voices of ordinary Ugandans, ensure accountability in governance, and continue building a foundation for sustainable political and economic reforms.