Osupelem v Electoral Commission
Osupelem v Electoral Commission (Election Petition 2 of 2018) [2018] UGHCCD 214 (13 July 2018)
The court held that the Electoral Commission was justified in denominating the petitioner because the names on her academic documents did not match those on her nomination and national register, and she failed to provide sufficient legal evidence of a proper change of name. The statutory declaration and deed poll were inadequate to explain the addition of 'Osupelem' to her name, as the law requires a formal process for name changes, especially where identity is in question. The court distinguished prior authorities where proper evidence of name change was provided. The Commission's actions in…
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- Candidate Nomination
- Academic Qualification Disputes
- Change Of Name Procedure
- Locus Standi
- Gazetting Of Candidates