Tayebwa v Kakuuna and Anor
Tayebwa v Kakuuna and Anor (Petition No. 5 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 58 (26 August 2016)
The court found that the petitioner failed to prove, to the required standard, that the 1st Respondent or his agents committed any electoral offence or illegal practice. The evidence presented was riddled with contradictions, lacked corroboration, and was often procedurally defective or inadmissible. The only proven incident was the possession of a panga by a third party on polling day, but there was no evidence that this substantially affected the outcome of the election. The court held that procedural defects in affidavits did not cause substantial prejudice and could be overlooked. Allegat…
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- Electoral Offences
- Bribery Allegations
- Procedural Irregularities
- Burden Of Proof Election Petitions
- Non Compliance Electoral Laws
- Intimidation And Violence