Tag: electoral law
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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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Nakawa West Petition Dismissed: Court Finds Error Curable in Bwowe Case
High Court Dismisses Bwowe Petition in Nakawa Division West Nomination Battle The Ugandan High Court has dismissed former legislator aspirant Ivan Bwowe’s pre-election petition challenging the nomination of seven rival candidates seeking to run for the Nakawa Division West seat. In a ruling delivered in Kampala, the judge concluded that the petitioner’s key objection centered…
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Supreme Court 2025 Rulings: Shaping Philippine Jurisprudence
Overview: A Year of Landmark Decisions The Philippine Supreme Court in 2025 handed down rulings that clarified, expanded, and sometimes redefined core areas of the nation’s legal framework. While some opinions carried significant political and institutional consequences, others directly affected criminal procedure, civil rights, and corporate governance. Together, these decisions offer a clearer map of…
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Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defecting from PDP to APC: A Political Fallout
Overview of the Court’s Decision The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a ruling that effectively removes Abubakar Gummi from his seat in the House of Representatives, representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. The judgment centers on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…