The Electoral Commission, Uganda’s apex body responsible for overseeing electoral processes, has issued a significant directive concerning a petition lodged by lawyer John Jet Tumwebaze. Mr. Tumwebaze, who has brought forward concerns regarding the eligibility of a particular candidate, has been formally advised by the Commission to undertake specific steps before his petition can proceed further. Specifically, the Electoral Commission has directed lawyer Tumwebaze to engage with two crucial national institutions: the National Council for Higher Education, commonly known as NCHE, and the Uganda National Examinations Board, or Uneb. The primary objective of this engagement is to facilitate a thorough and impartial verification process of the academic credentials belonging to Aine Kaguta Sodo. This verification is deemed essential to ascertain the authenticity and validity of the educational qualifications presented by Mr. Sodo. The Commission’s stance underscores the importance of due diligence in electoral processes, emphasizing that such verification is a prerequisite. Until this comprehensive review of Aine Kaguta Sodo’s academic background by both NCHE and Uneb is completed and their findings are presented, the Electoral Commission has made it clear that no additional steps or decisions can be taken regarding the petition filed by lawyer John Jet Tumwebaze. This effectively means that the progress of the petition remains contingent upon the outcomes of these crucial academic checks.
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