The road to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) General Elections in August is taking shape, with the Buganda and Kampala regions holding their delegate elections on Wednesday. The votes marked a significant phase in the nationwide football governance cycle.
In Buganda, Hajji Sekabira Abdul Lukoya secured victory over incumbent Sam Mpima, garnering 27 votes to Mpima’s 20. The win brings an end to Mpima’s tenure as regional representative, and ushers in a new four-year term for Sekabira, who pledged to promote equity and unity in football.
“Football brings us together and we are one, so we shall use this tool to unite us and we shall also make sure we balance the game to everyone,” Sekabira said following his election.
Kampala also witnessed a closely fought race, with Ssemwanga Norman Kabogoza emerging victorious. He polled 13 votes, edging out Sembatya Richard, who managed 10.
In the women’s football category, Kubingi Magret and Dr. Taibu Azah were elected to represent the women’s game at the national level, highlighting the increasing prominence of women’s involvement in football governance.
FUFA Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mathias Bwire, commended the smooth conduct of the regional polls and stressed their significance in the broader electoral calendar.
“The regional and special interest group elections are a key part of the democratic process that leads to the formation of FUFA’s new leadership,” Bwire stated.
More regional and special interest group elections are expected in the coming weeks, as the football community prepares for the decisive FUFA General Election set to take place in Hoima this August.
