Uganda's Electoral Commission condemns violence at Bobi Wine's rally

Uganda's Electoral Commission has condemned the violence that broke out during presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s campaign rally in Gulu on December 6, terming the incident unfortunate and uncalled for.In a statement, the commission's Chairperson, Justice Byabakama MugenyiSimonsaid the clashes were especially disappointing, coming just days after a meeting between agents of all presidential candidates and the Uganda Police Force, where parties committed to peaceful and lawful conduct during the campaign period.The Commission reiterated that violencegoes againstits consistent callforstakeholders to uphold peace and adhere to electoral laws to guarantee Ugandans a free, fairandcredible election.At the same time, Justice Byabakama stressed that all duly nominated presidential candidates are free to campaign anywhere in Ugandaas long asthey observe the law and EC guidelines.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHe urged parties that encounter disagreements on the campaign trail to resolve issues through dialogue rather than confrontation."The Commission calls on the police to investigate the circumstances that led to Saturday's confrontation and ensure that those responsible are subjected to the full force of the law," the statement read in part.It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
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In a statement, the commission's Chairperson, Justice Byabakama MugenyiSimonsaid the clashes were especially disappointing, coming just days after a meeting between agents of all presidential candidates and the Uganda Police Force, where parties committed to peaceful and lawful conduct during the campaign period.The Commission reiterated that violencegoes againstits consistent callforstakeholders to uphold peace and adhere to electoral laws to guarantee Ugandans a free, fairandcredible election.At the same time, Justice Byabakama stressed that all duly nominated presidential candidates are free to campaign anywhere in Ugandaas long asthey observe the law and EC guidelines.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHe urged parties that encounter disagreements on the campaign trail to resolve issues through dialogue rather than confrontation."The Commission calls on the police to investigate the circumstances that led to Saturday's confrontation and ensure that those responsible are subjected to the full force of the law," the statement read in part.It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

The Commission reiterated that violencegoes againstits consistent callforstakeholders to uphold peace and adhere to electoral laws to guarantee Ugandans a free, fairandcredible election.At the same time, Justice Byabakama stressed that all duly nominated presidential candidates are free to campaign anywhere in Ugandaas long asthey observe the law and EC guidelines.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHe urged parties that encounter disagreements on the campaign trail to resolve issues through dialogue rather than confrontation."The Commission calls on the police to investigate the circumstances that led to Saturday's confrontation and ensure that those responsible are subjected to the full force of the law," the statement read in part.It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

At the same time, Justice Byabakama stressed that all duly nominated presidential candidates are free to campaign anywhere in Ugandaas long asthey observe the law and EC guidelines.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsAppHe urged parties that encounter disagreements on the campaign trail to resolve issues through dialogue rather than confrontation."The Commission calls on the police to investigate the circumstances that led to Saturday's confrontation and ensure that those responsible are subjected to the full force of the law," the statement read in part.It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

He urged parties that encounter disagreements on the campaign trail to resolve issues through dialogue rather than confrontation."The Commission calls on the police to investigate the circumstances that led to Saturday's confrontation and ensure that those responsible are subjected to the full force of the law," the statement read in part.It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

"The Commission calls on the police to investigate the circumstances that led to Saturday's confrontation and ensure that those responsible are subjected to the full force of the law," the statement read in part.It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

It further urged security agencies to exercise restraint and apply lawful, proportionateandhumane methods when enforcing electoral regulations.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

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