Mathina Bwambale v Electoral Commission and Another (HCT-01-CV-EP-0007/2006) (HCT-01-CV-EP-0007/2006)
Mathina Bwambale v Electoral Commission and Another (HCT-01-CV-EP-0007/2006) (HCT-01-CV-EP-0007/2006) [2006] UGHC 39 (15 September 2006)
The court found that the petitioner failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, any substantial non-compliance with the Parliamentary Elections Act that affected the results of the election. Allegations of voting after hours, improper assistance of voters, intimidation, and presence of armed persons were either rebutted by credible evidence or permitted by law. The only proven irregularity was the disruption of the petitioner's campaign rally, which violated principles of freedom and fairness, but was not shown to have substantially affected the election outcome. The court further held th…
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- Parliamentary Elections Act Compliance
- Electoral Malpractice
- Campaign Disruption
- Service Of Process
- Bribery In Elections