UgandaToday: Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi Vows to Stay the Course in Presidential Bid Despite IEC Setback
By Uganda Today News Desk | November 12, 2025
Unbowed by Rejection, Ssemugenyi Reaffirms Presidential Ambition
Despite the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) rejection of his presidential nomination, Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to contest in Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Appearing on NTV’s Morning Live show earlier today, Ssemugenyi — known for his calm, deliberate demeanor — reiterated his determination to stand for the nation’s top office, insisting that “no procedural setback will silence the will of the people.”
Ssemugenyi’s persistence mirrors that of Jimmy Akena, President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), who recently unveiled his presidential manifesto in Lira, signaling a rising tide of alternative voices seeking to redefine Uganda’s political dispensation.
IEC Yet to Deliver Written Verdict
It should be remembered that on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Independent Electoral Commission Tribunal granted Dr. Ssemugenyi and his legal team an audience to present their grievances following the rejection of his nomination papers.
The session was widely covered and analyzed in a previous Uganda Today feature:
👉 Read: IEC Tribunal Hears
As of this morning, November 12, 2025, the IEC had not yet relayed its promised written verdict to Dr. Ssemugenyi — a delay his supporters interpret as part of a pattern of bureaucratic hurdles faced by independent and emerging political voices.
“I Am Still a Presidential Aspirant” — Ssemugenyi Declares
In the NTV interview, an emboldened Ssemugenyi maintained that his rejection by the IEC cannot erase his resolve to lead Uganda into what he calls “an era of values-based governance and ecological renewal.”
“I remain a presidential aspirant. The rejection of my nomination is a procedural matter that does not invalidate the conviction of millions of Ugandans yearning for clean leadership,” he said.
A video clip from the interview, to be embedded within this article, captures his composed yet firm tone — underscoring the depth of his conviction even in the face of institutional resistance.
Champion of Environmental Stewardship
Beyond politics, Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi is an internationally recognized personality celebrated for his “Every Birthday Tree Planting Strategy” — a movement that encourages citizens across the world to plant trees equal to their years on each birthday as a symbol of life, legacy, and environmental preservation.
This globally acclaimed initiative has earned him several awards for climate action and sustainable community development, cementing his place as one of Uganda’s leading voices in ecological advocacy.
A Growing Movement of Resolve
Dr. Ssemugenyi’s continued engagement, even amid uncertainty from the IEC, signals not only his personal resilience but also the awakening of a civic movement determined to assert citizens’ right to fair political participation.
As the country edges closer to the 2026 elections, his message — blending faith, humility, and environmental responsibility — continues to resonate among grassroots supporters and the intellectual elite alike.
#UgandaDecides2026 | #DrSsemugenyi | #UgandaTodayNews | #LeadershipAndIntegrity #PhoenixNewsFeeds #OperaNewsFeeds
Publisher
