National Peasants Party rejects EC directive for voters to leave polling stations after voting

The National Peasants Party criticised a directive by Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama that voters should leave polling stations after casting their ballots, calling it unlawful, according to Nile Post. Byabakama had said crowding could pressure polling officials and compromise security; NPP presidential candidate Robert Kasibante said the party would resist limits on voter participation, and the party launched a campaign slogan urging supporters to protect their vote.