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High Court in Arua dismisses petition and upholds Nelson Uhuru's election as Maracha County MP

Justice & Court Rulings Single source Arua 16 Oct 2026 Severity: 1/5

Justice Celia Nagawa of the High Court in Arua dismissed Denis Oguzu Lee's petition alleging voter bribery and prohibited donations, confirming Nelson Uhuru as Maracha County MP, according to ChimpReports. The court found the petitioner had not proved that Uhuru committed the alleged offences or that others did so with his knowledge or consent, and ordered each party to bear its own costs.

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