Sekabira v Electoral Commission
Sekabira v Electoral Commission (Election Appeal 10 of 2021) [2021] UGHCCD 281 (10 May 2021)
The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the appeal because, under Section 138(2) of the Local Government Act, jurisdiction over disputes arising from the declaration of councilor results lies with the Chief Magistrates Court. The appellant failed to provide evidence that the Returning Officer had not declared the other candidate unopposed, as directed by the Electoral Commission. The burden of proof rested with the appellant to establish this fact, and in the absence of such evidence, the court could not assume non-compliance. The preliminary objection was upheld, and the appe…
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- Nomination Cancellation
- Jurisdiction Of Court
- Burden Of Proof
- Natural Justice
- Declaration Of Unopposed Candidate