KALUNGU – UGANDA
In Uganda, elections are often just the opening chapter; the real suspense begins when lawyers start quoting sections of the Electoral Act with the confidence of pastors citing scripture.
Ssempijja, who also vied for the seat, argues that the election was marred by irregularities and insists his victory was somehow misplaced between tally centers and declaration forms.
According to him, the will of the people took a wrong turn and ended up in the wrong column. He maintains that his petition is not about personal ambition, but about safeguarding democracy — a word politicians pronounce with great passion, especially after losing.
As the matter heads to court, Kalungu East voters are left watching yet another political sequel unfold. Ballot boxes may have been sealed, but political drama remains wide open.
In a country where victory speeches and court affidavits sometimes compete for airtime, one thing is certain: in Ugandan politics, it is never truly over until the judge signs off — and even then, someone may still be “consulting.”
