The Electoral Commission of Uganda (ECU) has recently been appointed to the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), marking a significant milestone for the country.
This appointment was made during the sixth General Assembly session, where global election leaders gathered in Bogotá, Colombia.
Representing Uganda, Commissioner Peter James Emorut attended the event, extending gratitude for the trust placed in Uganda’s Electoral Commission.
Emorut pledged ECU’s commitment to upholding high standards in electoral practices worldwide. He emphasized the honor of working alongside esteemed electoral commissions and vowed to contribute meaningfully to their shared mission of advancing fair and transparent elections.
Uganda joins Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as part of the African representation in the council. Both countries will serve a two-year term, with the potential for extension based on performance.
This international role reflects a recognition of the ECU’s commitment to ensuring fair elections and highlights Uganda’s contributions to transparent election processes. They will work alongside Libya, Sierra Leone, and Mauritius, among others, actively participating in election observation across various nations.
Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for Uganda’s Electoral Commission, expressed pride in this achievement, stating it underscores global confidence in Uganda’s electoral leadership. He acknowledged that this role would foster knowledge-sharing and bolster the integrity of elections worldwide.
The headquarters of A-WEB is based in South Korea and serves as a central body for overseeing and supporting electoral commissions across the globe. Since its inception, the organization has grown to include 121 members from 111 countries, united in their pursuit of strengthening democratic principles globally.
This prestigious appointment not only enhances Uganda’s profile on the international stage but also reaffirms its role in the pursuit of democratic ideals, bringing its expertise and dedication to fair elections to a global audience.
