Justice Simon Byabakama replaces Kiggundu as EC chairperson

Justice Simon Byabakama

President Museveni has appointed a new Electoral Commission ending speculation on who would replace the Dr Badru Kiggundu led one, whose

My only regret is failure to organise LC elections- Kiggundu

He dismissed talk that he favoured a particular political party for the time he has been at the helm of the electoral body.

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In a letter to Speaker of Parliament Rebbecca Kadaga, President Museveni has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Simon Mugenyi Byabakama to replace Mr Kiggundu who spent 14 years as EC chair.

Dr Badru Kiggundu

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My only regret is failure to organise LC elections- Kiggundu

He dismissed talk that he favoured a particular political party for the time he has been at the helm of the electoral body.

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Kiggundu made his bed, and so shall he lie in it for posterity to be scandalised when they read about the travesty.

Whatever little good may have come of his 14 years in situ shall be interred with his tattered legacy. The perception of electoral evil is what will endure in our memory.

“By the authority given to the president by Article 60(1) of the constitution of the republic of Uganda, I have nominated the following persons to be members of the electoral commission,” the letter by the President states.

President Museveni

The other appointees who now wait vetting by the appointments committee of parliament before assuming office include Hajjat Aisha Lubega (vice chairperson) and commissioners Peter Emorut, Steven Tashobya, Prof George Piwang and Mustapha Ssebaggala Kigozi. The new appointees will join Ms Justin A. Mugabi whose tenure at EC is yet to expire

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