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Court overturns NUP Lord Councillor’s victory

Court overturns NUP Lord Councillor’s victory

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-10 17:31:30

The High Court in Kampala has nullified Ivan Wafula’s victory as Makindye East II Lord Councillor, citing irregularities in the January 25, 2021 elections. 

Justice Musa Ssekaana ruled in favour of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Yasini Omari Assini, declaring him the winner.

“The nullification of the 2nd respondent’s nomination removes him from the contest, and this leaves the appellant (Assini) who was the second best candidate or runner-up on top of the list,” Justice Ssekaana stated.

Mr Wafula was disqualified due to lying under oath about his qualifications….

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