Tag: Bwowe petition
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Court Dismisses Bwowe Petition, Says ‘Nakawa West’ Error Was Curable and Not Fatal
Overview: Court Throws Out Bwowe’s Challenge The High Court in Kampala has dismissed Ivan Bwowe’s pre-election petition challenging the nominations for Nakawa Division West. The judge ruled that the use of the name “Nakawa West” was a minor misnomer that could be corrected and did not undermine the petition’s core claims. This decision closes a…
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Court Dismisses Bwowe Petition: Nakawa West Naming Error Considered Curable
Overview: Court Rules on Registration Error and Its Impact The Ugandan High Court has dismissed a pre-election petition filed by Ivan Bwowe, who sought to nullify the nominations of seven opponents in Nakawa Division West. In a pivotal ruling, the judge held that simply referring to the constituency as “Nakawa West” constitutes a minor, curable…