A supplementary election conducted by the Electoral Commission in Naguru I and Naguru II villages in Nakawa Division registered low voter turnout amid growing controversy over the decision to repeat the vote.
The Commission organised the exercise following a reported ballot mix-up during the earlier election that prevented some residents from casting their votes in the race for Nakawa II Kampala Capital City Authority councillor.
However, the move has drawn criticism from the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, who questioned the legality of conducting a supplementary election after the Commission had already declared a winner.
“We had expected court to guide on this matter, but unfortunately the ruling was not delivered in time before the Electoral Commission went ahead with the supplementary election,” Ssenyonyi said.
He argued that once the Electoral Commission declares a winner, organising another vote for the same position raises serious legal concerns.
According to the opposition leader, a court process had already been initiated to challenge the decision before the supplementary election was conducted.
Despite the controversy, voting proceeded at the affected polling stations, although turnout remained visibly low throughout the day.
The development has reignited debate over electoral management and accountability within the Electoral Commission, with critics calling for clearer procedures to prevent similar incidents in future elections.
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Uganda Politics, Elections, Supplementary Vote, Nakawa Division, Naguru, Joel Ssenyonyi, Electoral Commission, Kampala Capital City Authority, Governance, Accountability
