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Electoral Commission reports officials let unregistered voters vote and may have colluded to manipulate LC I results

Electoral Malpractice Single source Uganda (national) 28 Jul 2026 Severity: 2/5

EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the Commission had received reports that some election officials allowed people missing from the registers to vote using national IDs, a practice he said the EC had not authorised. He also said there were reports that some officials may have colluded with individuals to manipulate results, which the Commission would investigate, and that numerous election petitions had been received.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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