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@kfm Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:36:05

EC boss calls for decisive action against election offenders

Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission on Thursday condemned widespread election malpractices and the commercialization of politics, warning that they pose a significant threat to democracy. Speaking to senior investigators and prosecutors at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Kibuli, Byabakama urged authorities to take firm action against those involved in electoral crimes. Byabakama revealed that parliamentary candidates often need at least Shs500 million to run for office, with a large portion of this money being used to bribe voters, an offense under the law. He called on law enforcement to activate and enforce existing laws to combat bribery, violence, and other election-related offenses to protect citizens and hold offenders accountable. Despite the existence of over 50 […]

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