The Kabale High Court Circuit has adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the January 15, 2026, parliamentary election results for Bukimbiri County in Kisoro District to November 13, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
The petition was filed by Asigario Turyagyenda, who contested the Bukimbiri County parliamentary seat on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, challenging the victory of independent candidate Eddie Kwizera Wagahungu.
According to the officially declared results, Wagahungu won the election with 14,761 votes, followed by Turyagyenda with 12,553 votes, while Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate James Owebeyi came third with 102 votes.
Turyagyenda is asking court to examine alleged irregularities in the conduct of the election and the circumstances under which the results were declared.
The case first came before the Kabale High Court Circuit at Kikungiri Hill in Kabale District on September 16, 2026, before visiting High Court Judge Dr Farouq Lubega. The matter was subsequently adjourned to Thursday’s session, but court again postponed it to November 13 for judgment.
Speaking to journalists after the court session, Jude Byamukama, the lead lawyer representing Turyagyenda, accused the declared winner of committing electoral offences.
Byamukama said he was optimistic that the petition would succeed, adding that he expected court to nullify the election if the allegations were proved.
Turyagyenda said he had sought court intervention over alleged irregularities during the election.
He alleged that some of his election agents were harassed and beaten on polling day at various polling stations, including Iremera Health Centre and Kijuguta polling station.
He also accused some individuals of engaging in voter bribery, which he said undermined the fairness of the electoral process.
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However, Wagahungu dismissed the allegations raised by the petitioner, arguing that the affidavits presented by Turyagyenda contained falsehoods. He maintained that his victory was by God’s power.
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