news 10 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Ofwono Escalates Tororo Parliamentary Election Dispute to Court of Appeal

Former MP Yeri Apollo Ofwono has taken his legal challenge to the Court of Appeal after the High Court dismissed his petition contesting Shyam Jay Tanna's Tororo Municipality election victory. 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 has officially escalated his challenge following a previous setback at the High Court, which upheld the election victory of the incumbent MP, Shyam Jay Tanna.

The underlying electoral dispute originates from the general elections held on January 15, 2026. During that poll, the Electoral Commission officially declared Tanna as the duly elected representative for Tororo Municipality. Unconvinced by the outcome, Ofwono mounted a legal challenge by filing an election petition at the High Court in Mbale in February 2026.

Within his initial court filings, Ofwono raised several serious concerns regarding the integrity of the polls. He alleged widespread electoral malpractice, which included claims of voter bribery, systematic voter intimidation, severe non-compliance with established electoral laws, and questions surrounding his opponent’s academic qualifications.

Despite these allegations, the High Court dismissed Ofwono’s petition. The presiding judge ruled that the evidence presented failed to sufficiently substantiate the claims of malpractice, ultimately confirming Tanna’s mandate in Parliament. Refusing to back down, Ofwono is now seeking relief and a fresh review of the case before the appellate court in Kampala.