Agency
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal, today, Wednesday, begins hearings the final 14 petitions arising from recent internal elections, mainly over positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) and the National Executive Council (NEC).
Among the petitions set for hearing is one filed by NRM youth leaders challenging the election of Collins Tanga as National Youth League Chairperson.
Collins, son of NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi, is accused of benefitting from electoral malpractice.
Petitioners Otto Wilson, Mackline Natukwasa, and Brenda Kiconco allege result manipulation and voter fraud.
The dispute sparked protests during last week’s NRM delegates’ conference, with some youth demanding cancellation of his victory.
President Museveni, however, urged calm, reminding them that only the Tribunal has the authority to reverse results.
Also before the Tribunal is a petition by Patrick Kyamukate Mutabwire contesting the victory of Jacqueline Mbabazi, wife of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, as NRM flagbearer for the MP representing older persons in Western Uganda. Other cases include a petition by Gabriel Kato challenging the election of Eunice Ndyamuhaki as representative of People with Disabilities in Western Uganda, and one against Adrine Kobusingye, who replaced Lydia Wanyoto as Chairperson of the NRM Women’s League.
