Tebandeke takes stand as Bbaale County election pe
Bbaale County MP Charles Tebandeke has testified in court to defend his 2026 election victory against allegations of tribal discrimination. The petition, filed by former candidate Arthur Kiiza, claims Tebandeke used provocative language during his campaign, which the MP denies.
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This case highlights the ongoing legal challenges regarding political conduct and ethnic tensions in Ugandan parliamentary elections.
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Tebandeke takes stand as Bbaale County election petition hearing ends
Tebandeke told court that Kayunga is inhabited by people from different ethnic communities and argued that it would have been illogical for him to campaign against a particular community and subsequently secure votes from the same electorate.
Bbaale County MP Charles Tebandeke with his lawyer Gilbert Bukiya after court proceedings. (Credit: Eric Yiga)
- The hearing of an election petition challenging the election of Bbaale County MP Charles Tebandeke has concluded at the High Court in Mukono after the incumbent took the witness stand to respond to allegations of tribal discrimination and provocative campaign statements.
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