Fox Odoi v NRM & Anor
Fox Odoi v NRM & Anor (Constitutional Application No. 32 of 2015) [2015] UGCC 7 (1 December 2015)
The court found that while the applicant's petition raised serious constitutional issues warranting determination, he failed to demonstrate irreparable injury if the injunction was not granted. The position of NRM flag bearer was not a constitutional right, and the applicant could still participate in elections as an independent candidate. The status quo had been overtaken by events, as the NRM Electoral Commission had already declared another candidate as flag bearer following a dispute resolution process. The balance of convenience favored the respondent due to imminent national nomination…
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- Temporary Injunction
- Fair Hearing Rights
- Political Party Regulations
- Status Quo
- Balance Of Convenience