Electoral Commission has banned aspirants eyeing the Busongora South parliamentary seat from engaging in any fundraising activities during the by-elections period until August 18th, 2022 after the polling date.
In a statement, the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, says that no candidate will be allowed to organize any activity aimed at soliciting money from potential candidates as it is tantamount to bribery contrary to Section 147(1) of the Local Government Act.
According to Byabakama, the commission wants to create a leveled ground for all candidates and avoid the possibility of any court cases arising from fundraising activities. Justice Byabakama speaking…….
Ismail Atwijukire, the Kasese District Returning Officer, says candidates should desist from fundraising drives or else they will be held liable for violating electoral laws. END