Tag: Uganda Elections
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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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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…
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EC Sets Hearing for Bukimbiri County Parliamentary Election Eligibility Petition
Overview of the Petition The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a hearing for today, November 18, 2025, to adjudicate a petition that challenges the eligibility of two candidates contesting the Bukimbiri County parliamentary seat in Kisoro District. The filing party alleges that one or more disqualifying issues render the candidates ineligible under current electoral laws.…