Muhonge Godfrey v The Independent Electoral Commission
Muhonge Godfrey v The Independent Electoral Commission (Election Petition No. 1 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 36 (20 April 2016)
The court held that the supplementary affidavit by Dr. Badru Kiggundu was properly before the court as supplementary affidavits are routinely accepted in election petitions provided the initial affidavit in reply is filed within the prescribed time. The court further held that the petition was overtaken by events because it was brought under the Parliamentary Elections (Appeals to the High Court from Commission) Rules after polling day and announcement of results. The High Court, under these rules, could not set aside the election of a Member of Parliament, as that jurisdiction lies under Sec…
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- Nomination Cancellation
- Electoral Irregularities
- Forgery Of Nomination Support
- Jurisdiction Of High Court
- Timeliness Of Petition
- Procedural Fairness