Nalukoola’s lawyer, Samuel Muyizzi Mulindwa, made an oral application before Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya, seeking leave to appeal the decision. Muyizzi argued that Nalukoola’s rights were being infringed upon and that it was improper for the judge to decide which witnesses could be cross-examined.
Nambi’s petition alleges voter bribery by Nalukoola. However, the current dispute before the High Court Civil Division centers on affidavits filed by witnesses from both parties.
To support his case, learned Counsel Kalule has told Justice Namanya to refer to the case of Member of Parliament Kintu Brandon vs Walyomu Moses and Electoral Commission, where the Court of Appeal held that the conduct of opposite Counsel to approach someone's witnesses to do retraction was illegal and would lead counsel to disciplinary proceedings.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network, the In charge of Litigation at the Electoral Commission Lawyer Eric Sabiiti said he will soon file more evidence to show that Nambi's petition is dead on arrival.
The law firms enlisted include GEM Advocates, Nyanzi, Kiboneka & Mbabazi Advocates, Alaka & Company Advocates, Kaganzi & Company Advocates, Mbabali & Company Advocates, Reeve Advocates, Ahamark Advocates, PACE Advocates, and Nalukoola Advocates and Solicitors, the MP's personal firm.
"Notice is hereby given by the Electoral Commission that the result for the parliamentary by-election for the directly elected Member to Parliament, Kawempe Division North, Kampala Capital City, in the schedule to this notice is hereby published in accordance with Section 78(1) of the Parliamentary Elections Act, Cap. 177," the gazette states.
