Agaba v Electoral Commission
Agaba v Electoral Commission (Election Petition 1 of 2018) [2018] UGHC 39 (11 July 2018)
The court held that the law does not require a prospective parliamentary candidate to present original academic certificates for nomination. The requirement is to establish proof of qualification, which can be done through various means, including verified copies. The Electoral Commission's insistence on originals was not supported by statute, and its decision to uphold the Returning Officer's refusal to nominate the petitioner was erroneous. The court found that the petitioner had presented sufficient evidence of his academic qualifications and ordered the respondent to nominate him.
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- Nomination Requirements
- Academic Qualification Verification
- Electoral Commission Discretion