His remarks followed reports that a group of people had been found in a house allegedly engaging in pre-ticking of ballots. However, the EC distanced itself from any such activities.

The delay in resolving the matter comes as Uganda prepares for future elections, with the outcome of the case expected to impact NUP's leadership and structural dynamics.

The decision is said to be imminent after the President received a damning report detailing corruption and abuse of office in the electoral body he only reset in January.