Residents of 12 villages in Pader district, Uganda, are facing potential disenfranchisement ahead of the Local Council I (LC I) elections. Their villages were discovered to be absent from the Electoral Commission’s voter register, sparking protests and raising concerns about fair representation. The LC I elections are scheduled for July 28, 2026, with LC II elections following on August 10. The omission threatens the ability of these communities to participate in the democratic process and elect their local leaders. Officials have yet to comment on the discrepancy or outline a plan to rectify the issue. This oversight casts a shadow over the upcoming elections and highlights potential flaws in the voter registration process within the region. Residents are demanding immediate action to include their villages and ensure their right to vote.