Electoral Commission of Uganda Moves to Cancel Elections

The Electoral Commission informs the general public that it has received reports of serious interruptions to the electoral process in Butebo District, which resulted in the damage to and loss of critical election materials, including ballot papers.

In a statement, the Commission chairperson Byabakana Mugenyi Simon stated that the incidents have significantly affected the polling process in several sub-counties across the District.

“The Electoral Commission informs the general public that it has received reports of serious interruptions to the electoral process in Butebo District, which resulted in the damage to and loss of critical election materials, including ballot papers. These incidents have significantly affected the polling process in several sub-counties across the District,” Simon said.

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Elections Postponed to Safeguard Integrity

Therefore, the Electoral Commission has decided to postpone elections for all elective positions in Butebo District in order to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Simon said the affected positions include the District Chairperson, Directly Elected District Councillors, and District Women Councillors.

“In view of the above, and in order to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process, the Electoral Commission has taken the decision to postpone the elections for all elective positions in Butebo District, namely: District Chairperson, Directly Elected District Councillors and District Women Councillors,” he added.

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Commission to Announce New Date

The Chairperson said the Commission said it will communicate a new date for the elections in due course.

“The Electoral Commission calls upon all candidates, their agents, supporters and the people of Butebo District to remain calm and maintain peace and order as the Commission addresses the situation,” he added.

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Statement by Electoral Commission of Uganda. PHOTO/ File