Uganda: Court Trashes Akena's Presidential Bid

Uganda: Court Trashes Akena's Presidential Bid

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People's Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the Electoral Commission's decision to bar him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections on the UPC ticket.

Court Upholds EC Decision To Block Akena From UPC Presidential Bid

By Spy Uganda The High Court has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena, upholding the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections on the party’s ticket. Akena, son of former President Milton Obote, had sought to compel the EC to include his…

Court shuts down Akena’s presidential dream! Judge upholds block on upholds block on UPC flag-bearer

UPC’s Jimmy Akena. Uganda’s oldest party, the UPC, has been barred from the 2026 presidential race. KAMPALA, Uganda — The High Court in Kampala has affirmed the Electoral Commission’s decision to block Jimmy James Michael Akena from running as the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) flag-bearer in the upcoming 2026 presidential election. In a ruling delivered Wednesday, Justice Bernard Namanya denied Akena’s request to compel the Electoral Commission…