Oloo v Dr. Lokii and Another
Oloo v Dr. Lokii and Another (Election Petition No. 6 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 41 (2 September 2021)
The court found that the 14 affidavits filed by the petitioner did not comply with the mandatory requirements of the Oaths Act and Illiterates Protection Act, as they lacked proper certification by the commissioner for oaths and failed to meet the prescribed format. The court held that such non-compliance is incurable and cannot be remedied by constitutional or statutory provisions. The 8 affidavits sworn by election officials were found to be illegal, as the deponents disclosed information obtained in their official capacity without lawful authority, contravening Section 7(6) of the Parliame…
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- Affidavit Form Requirements
- Illiterates Protection
- Evidence Admissibility
- Election Officer Disclosure
- Signature Authenticity
- Commissioner For Oaths Jurat