By Alexander Mackey Okori
Eleven petitions from Karamoja sub-region are among over 380 petitions challenging the outcome of the NRM Party Primary Elections for Parliamentary flag bearers in 211 constituencies that the party’s Election Dispute Tribunal has gazetted for hearing, starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Notable among the petitions include Fred Angella versus the Moroto Municipality MP Francis Adome, and Stella Naome Nyomera against Napak district Woman Member of Parliament Faith Nakutu Loru.
In Abim district, the election of Janet Akech Okorimoe Martine as the NRM flag bearer for Woman MP is being challenged by Joyce Aayo Makamoe and Alang Lily Grace, who have filed separate petitions seeking to nullify her victory.
Emmanuel Ilukor, is challenging the election of John Bosco Ngoya as the NRM flag bearer for Bokora County, while Albert Lokoru is seeking nullification of Michael Lokawa’s win as a flag bearer for Tepeth County in Moroto district.
In Bokora East County in Napak district, the election of Peter Lochap Ken as the party flag bearer for the 2026 general election is being contested by Joseph Lomonyang, the former LCV chairperson of Napak district and Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA).
Moses Aleper is contesting the election of Simon Longoli Chekwii as the flag bearer for County Kadam in Nakapiripirit district.
In Kotido municipality, Moses Adome Bildad is challenging the re-election of the incumbent Member of Parliament Ismail Muhammad Lomwar as the party’s flag bearer.
Notice of Presentation and Hearing of Petitions
The chairperson of the Tribunal, John Musiime, stated that many complaints involve allegations of vote rigging, incidents of multiple voting, obstruction and intimidation of polling agents, and claims that ineligible individuals were allowed to vote.
“A number of petitions also point to procedural irregularities during both the voting and tallying processes. These complaints, he added, highlight the critical need for internal accountability and the continued strengthening of party electoral systems” said Musiime.
In a notice dated July 26, 2025, addressed to the petitioners and plaintiffs, Musiime explained that the hearing and ruling of the petitions will start on Tuesday July 29, 2025 and will conclude on September 4.
“In order to ensure that the petitions are handled orderly, the tribunal has been organised into eight separate panels, each composed of experienced legal practitioners and dedicated cadres of the parties. Hearings are scheduled to begin on Tuesday July 29, starting at 9:00 AM,” the notice reads in part.
According to Musiime, every petition will be handled on its merit and that all parties involved, whether petitioners or respondents, will have equal opportunity to present their evidence.
He reiterated that decisions will be grounded solely on the facts presented and the applicable laws.
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