The contention forced residents led by Michael Enyangu Etadu, Robert Onanyang, Stephen Erienyu, Patrick Ejelu and Brian Omoding to seek legal redress after it emerged that some politicians had intentionally altered the boundaries to serve their political interests.
In an injunction issued by Assistant Registrar, Godfrey Ssalaamu, nomination of candidates has been halted pending disposal of main application on Soroti City boundaries.