By Editorial,
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal, today, begins hearings for the final 14 petitions arising from recent internal elections, mainly over positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) and the National Executive Council (NEC).
This marks the last phase of the Tribunal’s work, which started on July 29.
In a statement, Tribunal Chairperson John Musiime revealed that the panel has so far delivered written rulings in 813 petitions, 431 related to parliamentary races, 193 to Local Council V, and 189 to Local Council III elections.
Musiime reiterated the Tribunal’s commitment to concluding the remaining cases in accordance with the NRM Election Regulations.
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. END