Big Story!! New Witnesses Stir Tension in Kawempe North Election Petition

The court battle over the Kawempe North by-election has taken a dramatic turn after new witnesses came forward with surprising claims. These fresh testimonies have added more weight to the petition challenging the victory of Elias Nalukoola, and people in the area are watching closely as the case unfolds.

The petition was filed by Faridah Nambi Kigongo, a candidate in the by-election who believes the election was not free and fair. She claims there were many problems during the voting process that could have affected the results.

On Wednesday, the High Court heard from several new witnesses who said they saw irregularities on election day. One witness told the court that they saw ballot stuffing happening at a polling station. This means that extra ballot papers may have been put into the box to change the result unfairly.

Another witness claimed that some people who came to vote were turned away even though they had proper identification. This raised serious questions about how the voting process was handled and whether all voters were given a fair chance to vote.

These new statements caused a lot of debate in the courtroom. Nalukoola’s lawyers strongly disagreed with the testimonies. They argued that the witnesses had come forward too late and that their stories could not be trusted. They also said the witnesses were trying to confuse the court and twist the facts.

But Nambi’s lawyers defended the new witnesses. They said the testimonies were very important and helped the court understand the full story of what really happened on election day. They believe the court should hear all sides before making a final decision.

The judge allowed the new evidence to be recorded but warned both legal teams to stop acting dramatically and to focus on facts. “This is a court of law, not a theater,” the judge said. “Let us stick to the truth.”

Outside the court, the case is a hot topic among Kawempe residents. Many people are talking about it in markets, taxis, and homes. Some support Nalukoola and believe he won fairly. Others feel that Nambi has a strong case and want the court to look into the matter more deeply.

As the court continues to hear more from both sides, these new witness accounts may become very important. They could help the judge decide whether the election was fair or not. The court might keep Nalukoola in office, call for another election, or even declare Nambi the winner if it finds serious problems with how the vote was done.

For now, all eyes are on the High Court, waiting to see how the story ends.