Nalubega v Suubi Kyinyamatama and Another
Nalubega v Suubi Kyinyamatama and Another (Election Petition No. 6 of 2021) [2021] UGHC 4 (17 September 2021)
The court found that the petitioner was aware of the alleged ineligibility of the 1st respondent prior to the election but failed to utilize the statutory remedies available under Article 61(1)(f) of the Constitution and Section 15 of the Electoral Commission Act to challenge the nomination. The electoral process is segmented, and complaints regarding nomination and qualification must be resolved before the election date. The evidence presented established that the 1st respondent, through a deed poll, statutory declaration, and matching photographs, was the same person as the registered voter…
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- Qualification For Parliament
- Registered Voter Status
- Change Of Name In Elections
- Electoral Process Complaints