The Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has informed court that the vote recount for the Lubaga North Parliamentary election was in total contravention of the law which renders its outcome null and void.

Erias Lukwago Kampala Lord Mayor

During cross examination, Lukwago has told the high court session presided over by Justice Kibuuka Musoke that the Electoral Commision contravened the law when it conducted the recount since the chief magistrate’s court was the only lawful entity to do the same.

Lukwago says that both the court and the EC defied and refused receipt of the high court order that had stopped the recount.

He has also said that there must have been collusion of the EC and Singh saying that the EC could not have justified the recount on the basis of irregularities it claims were committed by its own officials.

The hearing continues tomorrow.

Abdallah Kiwanuka has today represented Kasibante the petitioner while Enos Tumusiime has appeared for the EC. Simon Kabenge Tendo and Dr James Akampumuza have represented Singh.

Kasibante sued Singh Pamindah Marwahah and the EC challenging the vote recount which the high court had stopped.

The EC has declared Kasibante winner but the recount over turned the result in favour of Singh.

Kasibante now wants court to set aside Singh’s election and also compel the EC conduct fresh elections.

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