Court dismisses election petition against Nebbi Municipality MP Hon.Ongiertho Emmanuel.
Nilebuzz.com
ARUA, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – The High Court in Arua has dismissed an election petition filed by former Nebbi Municipality Member of Parliament, Mr Hashim Sulaiman, challenging the election victory of the incumbent MP, Hon. Ongiertho Emmanuel.
In her ruling, Justice Celia Nagawa stated that the petitioner had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the grounds upon which he sought to challenge the election results.
Mr Sulaiman had challenged Hon. Ongiertho Emmanuel’s victory in the January 2026 general elections, seeking to overturn the results that saw him elected as Member of Parliament for Nebbi Municipality.
However, after considering the petition, the court found that the allegations had not been sufficiently proved, leading to its dismissal.
The ruling is a significant legal victory for Hon. Ongiertho Emmanuel, allowing him to maintain his parliamentary seat following the unsuccessful challenge by his predecessor.
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