SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER MOSES MOYO LEADS ELECTORAL OBSERVATION MISSION OF THE FORUM OF PARLIAMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE GREAT LAKES REGION TO UGANDA.

 


 

Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Moses Moyo is leading the Electoral Observation Mission of the Forum of Parliaments of the Member States of The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region to Uganda following an invitation by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Electoral Commission to observe the January 15, General Elections in the country.

In a Pre-Election Arrival Press Statement in Kampala, Uganda, Head of Mission, Mr. Moyo said that the focus of the Electoral Observation Mission to Uganda is to ensure that a conducive environment is created For legitimate elections, making it possible to govern peacefully in a Climate of trust, transparency and credibility.

Mr. Moyo said that the 2026 general elections cycle is crucial in ensuring that the political stability which the country has consistently upheld is maintained. 

Mr. Moyo said that the Forum of Parliaments has organized this Electoral Observation Mission to Uganda, as part of the implementation Of the Inter-Parliamentary Accord of the organization. 

He said that the mission is aimed at assessing how the electoral process Meets the 2006 Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and other Instruments, the African Union Charter on Democracy, Elections and Good Governance, the international standards regarding the organization Of elections, the Constitution and the electoral laws of Uganda, and also how it reflects the true will and aspirations of its people.

Mr. Moyo said that the 2026 Electoral Observation Mission to Uganda Comprises 26 high profile personalities and experts drawn from Member States of the Forum of Parliaments.

He said that in an effort to Achieve an objective assessment of the electoral process, the Forum of Parliaments conducted a Pre-Election Analysis Report which assessed the state of preparations and preparedness of the country to hold the 2026 general elections.  

The Mission includes Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. The Zambian Delegation comprises of; Ms. Sibeso Sefulo MP, Brig.Gen. Retired Morgan Sitwala, Mr. Antony Kasandwe, Fred Chaatila, Ms. Melisiana Phiri, and Acting Deputy Clerk Administration, Mr. Sage Samuwika. 

This is according to a statement issued by National Assembly Senior Media Liaison Officer Nshamba Muzungu.

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