Kampala, Uganda: The workers’ league entered a defining legal moment on Tuesday as incumbent Workers MP Agnes Abwoli Kunihira challenges the election of Fiona Nakku and the Electoral Commission, setting the stage for a petition hearing that could either restore unity or further fracture the labour movement.
Kunihira petitioned the court, alleging electoral malpractice, including claims of missing votes and ballot tampering, arguing that the declared outcome did not reflect the will of workers. Her supporters say the case is not merely about a seat in Parliament, but about safeguarding credibility and fairness within a constituency that has historically prided itself on collective voice and solidarity.
As anticipation builds ahead of the hearing, pressure has mounted on the Electoral Commission to account for its handling of the vote. Workers’ representatives say the Commission must present authentic and verifiable documentation to back the declared results, warning that failure to do so could trigger demonstrations.
“Those with power and money should not treat others as beggars but as leaders,” one workers’ league member said. “You cannot rob someone who has legitimately won an election.”
Supporters of Kunihira, who has served two terms and is widely regarded among labour circles as “the people’s MP,” insist the petition seeks to correct what they describe as an injustice and to reaffirm democratic choice within the workers’ constituency.
On the other side, Nakku’s camp has dismissed the allegations, maintaining that her victory was lawful and that the Electoral Commission followed due process. However, within workers’ circles, speculation and anxiety remain high, with some league members expressing concern over what they describe as the growing influence of money and power in a constituency traditionally driven by consensus rather than patronage.
The petition hearing is now seen as a litmus test—not only for the credibility of the electoral process but also for the future cohesion of the workers’ league. Observers note that the outcome could either rally workers around a shared cause or entrench divisions that may linger well beyond the courtroom.
As the parties prepare to face off before the court, the workers’ constituency waits anxiously, hopeful that the process will deliver clarity, justice, and a resolution that strengthens—rather than weakens—their collective representation.
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