The NRM Election Disputes Tribunal has delivered 46 Rulings arising from the first batch of Petitions from the elections of MPs in the party primaries.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the tribunal offices, Tribunal Chairperson John Musiime described the day’s release as a major milestone in the tribunal’s work, which began formal hearings on July 29th 2025.
Musiime explained that all petitions were determined based on evidence submitted by the parties and by the NRM Election Regulations 2025, relevant national laws, and the principles of natural justice. He said that while the tribunal would share a list of resolved cases, the actual rulings would be delivered first to the concerned parties and their legal representatives, either via email or collected physically at the tribunal’s registry.
He assured journalists that detailed statistics, including how many rulings upheld primary results and how many overturned them, would be compiled and shared in due course.
“It would be inappropriate to publicly declare winners and losers before the affected parties receive their decisions,” he said.
Habari Daily was however able to procure names of some of the winners and losers out of the petition process.
For Swaib Ojjasi of Iganga Municipality, his victory was upheald, and Aminah Mutesi, who is contesting the MP post of Bugweri Woman MP, her victory was upheld as well. The victory of Sarah Babirye Kityo, who is contesting for the Bukoto East Constituency on the NRM flag was also upheld, as well as that of Alex Ruhunda, the Central Division Fort Portal City.
The tribunal also upheld victory of Henry Tumukunde for Rukungiri Municipality, Ruth Rujoki Mushabe, for Kiruhura District Woman MP, Faith Phillo Kunihira, for Kyenjojo District Woman MP, and Dickson Kateshumbwa, the Sheema Municipality.
Some of the petitioners whose were dismissed include Rachael Magoola, for the Bugweri District Woman MP, Spellanza Baguma Muhenda, for Kyenjojo District Woman MP, Jovanince Twinobusingye for Jovannince Twinobusingye, for Kiruhura District Woman MP, Isaac Atukunda, for Rukungiri Municiparity.
Others whose petitions were dismissed include Josepph Mukasa for Sheema Municiparity, Vivian Kuteesa Namudibe for Iganga Municiparity, Fred Pax Kalema for Bukoto East Constituency and Rnald Muhenda for Central Division Fort Portal City.
This is a developing story. We will keep you updated with more details as more results are released.
Below are some of the petitioners
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