DID NRM WIN A CASE OR LOSE THE PLOT ?
Was Justice Served or Just Seasoned? Nambi vs. Nalukoola: A Win in Court, A Loss in the Court of Public Opinion? By Jephther Prince Wamboka The Frontiers - Kawempe North Ugandan politics just got another courtroom twist. The High Court has ruled in favor of Faridah Nambi, nullifying the just concluded election of Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as MP for Kawempe North. But while the judge may have banged the gavel, the people may not be banging the drums for Nambi just yet. Let's unpack the drama. Grounds of the Petition: Alleged Electoral Malpractice Nambi petitioned the court inter alia on grounds of illegal practices, non-compliance with electoral laws, and voter disenfranchisement. From allegations of campaigning on polling day to unauthorised persons, including the musical celebrities, invading polling stations, the court had quite the evidentiary buffet to sample. Notably, 14 polling stations failed to return results—affecting over 16,000 registered...