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The judge held that anyone challenging an election on grounds of fraud must establish that the alterations were deliberately made to manipulate the results.
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MAWOKOTA
The High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by former Mawokota North MP Hillary Innocent Kiyaga, popularly known as Dr Hilderman, and upheld the election of incumbent legislator Amelia Anne Kyambadde.
In a judgment delivered on Friday, November 13, 2026, the court ruled that the presence of alterations on Declaration of Results forms was not, in itself, proof that the election had been rigged.
The judge held that anyone challenging an election on grounds of fraud must establish that the alterations were deliberately made to manipulate the results.
Kiyaga had asked the court to overturn Kyambadde’s victory in the January 15 parliamentary elections, arguing that some polling station Declaration of Results forms contained discrepancies and alterations that favoured his rival.)
The petition raised concerns about differences between copies of the Declaration of Results forms held by the petitioner and those submitted by the Electoral Commission.
Former Mpigi District Returning Officer Evarist Twinomujuni, who testified in the case, acknowledged that some forms had been altered but explained that the changes were intended to correct clerical errors.
Kyambadde rejected the allegations of electoral manipulation, maintaining that she had no role in the handling or alteration of the election documents.
Electoral Commission results showed that Kyambadde secured 27,075 votes, defeating Kiyaga, who garnered 24,801 votes.
In dismissing the petition, the court emphasised that discrepancies in election documents must be backed by evidence of deliberate interference before they can amount to proof of fraud.
The ruling allows Kyambadde to retain the Mawokota North parliamentary seat.
