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NRM tribunal nullifies Jacqueline Mbabazi's win in Western Region older persons MP flag-bearer election

Electoral Malpractice Single source Uganda (national) 25 Sep 2025 Severity: 2/5

The NRM Election Disputes Tribunal, chaired by John Musiime, nullified Jacqueline Mbabazi's election as party flag bearer for the Western Region older persons MP seat and ordered a fresh poll within 14 days. According to The Observer, the review petition by Patrick Kyamukate Mutabwire showed 430 votes recorded against 364 eligible voters, duplicate and deceased voters on the register; the tribunal declined his request to be declared winner.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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