Adjumani West voters go to the polls today, Thursday, September 17, 2026, to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of former legislator Gen. Moses Ali.
Gen. Ali died at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala on July 18, 2026, leaving the constituency’s parliamentary seat vacant.
A total of 51,437 registered voters, comprising 27,573 women and 23,864 men, are expected to participate in the by-election across 114 polling stations.
The contest is between two candidates: National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate James Leku Pilli and independent candidate Gasper Draga.
Addressing stakeholders at a pre-election briefing on Wednesday, Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said polling would begin at 7:00am and close at 4:00pm. Votes will then be counted and the results announced at each polling station.
“Voting shall be by universal adult suffrage and shall take place at all the one hundred and fourteen (114) Polling Stations in Adjumani West Constituency,” Byabakama said.
He urged voters to turn up early to ensure that polling starts on time.
“We strongly urge voters to turn up early at their respective polling stations so that polling processes commence on time, that is, by 7:00am,” he said.
The Electoral Commission has appointed Akao Eunice Christine as the Returning Officer for the by-election.
The Adjumani District Local Government Headquarters in Adjumani Town Council will serve as the tally centre. Access to the centre will be restricted to candidates and other authorised persons with accreditation tags or cards.
Biometric Voter Verification Kits will also be deployed at all polling stations to verify voters before they cast their ballots.
Byabakama called on candidates, political parties, agents, supporters and other stakeholders to comply with electoral laws and guidelines, warning that unlawful conduct would be dealt with accordingly.
“I wish to warn all stakeholders in these by-elections that any unlawful conduct will be decisively handled,” Byabakama said.
He also assured voters that the Electoral Commission, working with the Uganda Police Force, had made preparations to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral environment.
“I call upon the voters to come out early and freely cast their votes. I wish to assure you that the Commission, working with the Uganda Police Force, has made adequate preparations to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral environment,” he said.
Adjumani West Constituency comprises Adjumani Town Council and the sub-counties of Pachara, Adropi, Ciforo and Ukusijoni. The constituency has 23 parishes and 99 villages.
The by-election is being held to fill the parliamentary seat left vacant following the death of Gen. Moses Ali, who represented Adjumani West in Parliament.
