The High Court in Kampala has fixed December 4, 2025, as the date to deliver its ruling in a case filed by presidential aspirant Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi against the Electoral Commission (EC).
Ssemugenyi is challenging what he describes as unfair and discriminatory practices during the presidential nomination process.
In his petition, Ssemugenyi claims that the EC imposed unjust requirements and subjected him to selective treatment, which he argues hindered his ability to be duly nominated for the 2026 presidential race. He seeks judicial intervention to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants.
During proceedings, Ssemugenyi’s legal team, led by Francis Harimuomugasho, urged the court to declare the nomination exercise unconstitutional and compel the Electoral Commission to guarantee equal treatment for all candidates.
The Electoral Commission, on its part, has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that all candidates were held to the same legal standards and that the nomination process adhered to the law.
The presiding judge noted that the court would require additional time to carefully review the submissions from both parties before issuing a judgment.
The decision, now set for early December, is anticipated to be a key precedent regarding the management and fairness of presidential nominations ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections.
