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Attan Moses Okia v Ariko Herbert Edmund Okworo and Others
Attan Moses Okia v Ariko Herbert Edmund Okworo and Others (Election Petition No. 11 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 1 (20 January 2023)
The court found that the petitioner failed to adduce credible and cogent evidence to prove noncompliance with electoral laws or that any irregularities substantially affected the results of the Soroti City East Constituency bye-election. The affidavits of witnesses who recanted or provided contradictory statements were rejected for lack of credibility. The court emphasized that the burden of proof lies with the petitioner, who must prove allegations to the satisfaction of the court, and that minor irregularities or discrepancies, such as differences in male and female voter numbers or 100% tu…
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- Parliamentary Elections
- Election Irregularities
- Burden Of Proof
- Affidavit Evidence
- Substantial Effect Test
- Agent Appointment