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Wamara v Electoral Commission and Another (Election Petition No. 30 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 25 (12 October 2021)
The High Court dismissed a local government election petition over Bumasheti Sub-County, finding no proven electoral non-compliance or substantial effect on the result.
Ninsiima Kasirabo & Anor v Mpuga David (Election Appeal No. 55 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 31 (10 October 2017)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda set aside nullification of an MP election, holding that alleged intimidation, ballot stuffing, and falsified DR forms were not proved sufficiently.
Mutamboh Vs Mayusi (Election Petition Appeal No. 45 of 2011) [2012] UGCA 49 (13 August 2012)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda allowed an election petition appeal, holding that uncertified declaration forms were inadmissible and overturning the High Court’s order for a fresh election.
Mayusi v Electoral Commision and Anor (Election Petition No. 26 of 2011) [2011] UGHCEP 302 (4 October 2011)
The court found that at Rurwa and Shamukunga polling stations, there was proven falsification of results, with the petitioner being credited with fewer votes than he actually received. The total discrepancy was approximately 150 votes, which exceeded the margin of victory (31 votes). Additionally, there was credible evidence of voter intimidation and harassment at Shamukunga polling station, which further affected the outcome. The court held that these irregularities constituted substantial non compliance with electoral laws and materially affected the results. However, the court was not sati…
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Otiam v Oboth and Anor (Election Petition No. 7 of 2011) [2011] UGHCEP 300 (23 September 2011)
The court found that there was substantial non compliance with electoral laws in the conduct of the parliamentary elections for West Budama County South constituency. Specifically, the disenfranchisement of 2,913 voters at six polling stations, failure to control the use of ballot papers resulting in multiple voting and ballot stuffing, and the inclusion of votes cast by deceased persons constituted serious irregularities. The court held that the right to vote encompasses both the act of voting and the assurance that each vote is counted equally. The exclusion of results from the six polling…
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