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Politcal Desk
Sheema
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Dispute Tribunal has dismissed a petition challenging the outcome of the party’s LC5 Chairperson primaries in Sheema District.
The petition was filed by Edgar Mukundane, a former LC5 Chairperson aspirant, who contested the results of the primaries held on July 24, 2025. Mukundane alleged widespread electoral irregularities, including voter bribery, intimidation, and alteration of results in Kagango and Sheema Central Division, Sheema Municipality. 
Defeated: In Yellow shirt Edgar Mukundane
The case was brought against the incumbent and NRM flagbearer, Jemimah Tumwijukye Buhanda, who was declared the winner after securing 26,858 votes (48.41%). Mukundane, who filed the petition, finished second with 17,279 votes (31.15%). Other contenders included Winfred Kabarokole, who polled 7,579 votes (13.66%), and Steven Kabaringo Atukwase, who garnered 3,760 votes.
In its ruling, the tribunal chaired by John Musiime stated that Mukundane had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his allegations.
“The petitioner failed to prove the claims to the required legal standard and is therefore not entitled to the reliefs sought,” the tribunal ruled.
Edgar Mukundane speaking to his supporters after voting at Kashenyi II polling station
The tribunal further observed that even if the alleged irregularities had been proven, they would not have substantially affected the overall outcome of the election. With the petition dismissed, the tribunal officially confirmed Jemimah Tumwijukye Buhanda as the duly elected NRM flagbearer for the position of LC5 Chairperson, Sheema District.
Speaking shortly after the ruling, Jemimah Buhanda thanked voters for their overwhelming support and pledged to work with them to foster the development of the district.
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