Politics 1 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Court urged to strike out 97 affidavits in Rubongoya's election petition
Lawyers for Minsa Kabanda and the Electoral Commission have asked the High Court to expunge 97 affidavits supporting David Lewis Rubongoya's election petition, arguing they were improperly filed. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/court-asked-to-expunge-97-affidavits-in-rubongoya-election-petition-5616142
The High Court in Kampala is facing a request to remove 97 affidavits that were submitted as part of an election petition. These affidavits were filed in support of National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, who is challenging the election of Minsa Kabanda Nabbengo, the Kampala Central MP and a government minister.
Lawyers representing Minister Kabanda and the Electoral Commission have lodged the application, asserting that the 97 affidavits were not filed in accordance with court authorization. They contend that the court must first rule on the admissibility of these affidavits before the main election petition can proceed.
This legal maneuver adds a procedural hurdle to Rubongoya’s challenge against Kabanda’s victory in the Kampala Central parliamentary seat.
The case highlights the intricate legal processes involved in election petitions, where the validity and proper submission of evidence are crucial. The court’s decision on this specific application could significantly impact the direction and potential success of Rubongoya’s broader petition.
Further details on the court’s ruling regarding the contested affidavits are anticipated, as this preliminary matter is addressed before delving into the substantive claims of the election dispute.