Justice Minister Mao says law allows voters to stay at polling stations during counting

Speaking at a televised parliamentary debate in Gulu, Justice Minister Norbert Mao said Ugandan law allows voters to remain at polling stations and witness the counting of votes. According to Nile Post, his remarks followed a televised statement by CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba advising voters to leave after voting, which opposition figures and civil society criticised.