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The Presidential Commission of Uganda held the office of President of Uganda between 22 May and 15 December 1980. It was composed as follows:
| # | Position | Name | Inaugurated | Left Office |
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| — | Godfrey Binaisa | 5 May 1980 | 5 May 1980 | |
| 1 | Chairmen (rotating monthly) | Paulo Muwanga | 5 May 1980 | 12 May 1980 |
| 2 | Yoweri Museveni | May 1980 | May 1980 | |
| 3 | Oyite-Ojok | May 1980 | May 1980 | |
| 4 | Tito Okello | May 1980 | May 1980 | |
| 5 | Zeddy Maruru | May 1980 | May 1980 | |
| — | William Omaria | May 1980 | 22 May 1980 | |
| — | Steven Kashaka | 22 May 1980 | 22 May 1980 | |
| 6 | Joram Mugume | 22 May 1980 | 22 May 1980 | |
| — | Pecos Kuteesa | 22 May 1980 | 22 May 1980 | |
| — | Smith Open Acak | 22 May 1980 | 22 May 1980 | |
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| 7 | Saulo Musoke | 22 May 1980 | 15 December 1980 | |
| 8 | Polycarp Nyamuchoncho | 22 May 1980 | 15 December 1980 | |
| 9 | Yoweri Hunter Wacha-Olwol | 22 May 1980 | 15 December 1980 | |
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| 10 | Milton Obote | 15 December 1980 | 15 December 1980 | |
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| Preceded by Paulo Muwanga | President of Uganda 22 May – 15 December 1980 | Succeeded by Milton Obote |
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