news 10 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Ofwono Appeals Tororo Municipality Election Ruling
Former MP Yeri Apollo Ofwono has taken his legal battle to the Court of Appeal after the High Court upheld Shyam Jay Tanna's victory in the Tororo Municipality parliamentary race. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ofwono-takes-tororo-election-petition-to-court-of-appeal-after-high-court-loss-5666270
The legal contest surrounding the Tororo Municipality parliamentary seat has moved to the Court of Appeal in Kampala. Former Member of Parliament Yeri Apollo Ofwono is officially challenging a previous High Court decision that maintained the victory of incumbent MP Shyam Jay Tanna.
The political dispute traces back to the January 15, 2026 general election. During the polls, the Electoral Commission declared Tanna as the winner and duly elected representative for the Tororo Municipality constituency.
Unhappy with the outcome, Ofwono filed an election petition at the High Court in Mbale back in February 2026. His legal challenge brought forward numerous allegations against the electoral process, including voter bribery, systematic voter intimidation, non-compliance with established electoral laws, and questions regarding his rival’s academic qualifications.
However, the High Court previously dismissed the petition, ruling that Ofwono failed to present sufficient evidence to substantiate the claims of malpractices. This ruling ultimately confirmed Tanna’s mandate as the sitting Member of Parliament.
Determined to overturn the decision, Ofwono’s legal team has now escalated the matter to the appellate court in hopes of a different verdict. Further details regarding the court proceedings can be found in the Daily Monitor.