Politics 4 August 2026 Nile Post
Kamwenge Electoral Commission Overwhelmed by Over 80 Post-Election Complaints
The Kamwenge District Electoral Commission has been inundated with more than 80 complaints following the recent LC I elections. Officials have stated that declared results cannot be overturned by the commission and that aggrieved candidates must seek recourse through the courts. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/361044/more-than-80-post-election-complaints-rock-kamwenge-as-electoral-commission-refers-candidates-to-court
The Kamwenge District Electoral Commission is facing a significant backlog of over 80 complaints stemming from the recently concluded LC I chairperson elections. Aggrieved candidates are demanding fresh polls and challenging declared outcomes, citing widespread electoral irregularities.
According to Kamwenge District Electoral Commission Registrar George William Magezi, the complaints include over 20 formal petitions, 20 verbal grievances, and approximately 40 reports received via telephone from various villages.
Magezi clarified that while four complaints were resolved on polling day through repeat elections where the initial process was found compromised, the commission lacks the legal authority to nullify results that have already been officially declared. “For results that have already been declared, the Electoral Commission has no legal mandate to nullify them. Aggrieved candidates should seek redress through the courts of law,” he stated.
One notable petition comes from NRM flag bearer Tinkasimire Luka of Rugando Village, Kahunge Sub-county. He alleges that after initially winning with 161 votes to his opponent’s 158, the results were cancelled. A subsequent repeat election ended in a tie at 133 votes each, yet Tinkasimire claims an independent candidate was declared the winner, prompting his challenge.
Residents of Rugando Village have expressed dissatisfaction with the process, calling for a fair and transparent election. Magezi urged all candidates with grievances to utilize the legal channels available.
“We encourage all parties to remain calm and pursue legal remedies peacefully,” Magezi advised, emphasizing that the Electoral Commission acted within its legal mandate and that the courts are the appropriate venue for electoral disputes post-declaration.
These numerous complaints highlight growing concerns over vote counting, result declarations, and alleged interference by local officials during the LC I elections in Kamwenge District.