Okidi & 4 Ors v Odok W
Okidi & 4 Ors v Odok W (Election Petition No. 09 of 2011) [2011] UGHC 122 (22 August 2011)
The petitioners, as registered voters supported by more than the statutory minimum number of signatures, had locus standi to challenge the election. The affidavits supporting the petition were validly commissioned, as there was no evidence that the Commissioner for Oaths was acting as advocate for the petitioners or was interested in the matter. Notice of the petition was served within the statutory period, and any delay was attributable to court administration, not the petitioners. The central issue was the 1st Respondent's age at nomination. Documentary evidence and credible testimony from…
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- District Chairperson Qualification
- Age Limit For Elected Office
- Election Nullification
- Locus Standi
- Affidavit Validity
- Service Of Process