The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement, as reported
By Mbalire Brian Kisuule ll.
(Your Daily Friend)
The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement over a directive requiring voters to leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots. This disagreement underscores the tension between The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) over the interpretation of electoral laws. The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement on the interpretation of these laws.
The controversy arose after the EC issued guidance instructing voters to vacate polling areas once they have voted, a move the IRCU says contradicts existing electoral law. According to the religious leaders, the law permits voters to remain at least 20 metres away from polling stations. Despite these claims, The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement over this interpretation.
During an engagement between the two institutions, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, represented by EC official Frank Mwesigwa, reportedly failed to convince IRCU leaders of the necessity of the directive. Thus, The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement over how best to implement electoral guidelines.
Leading the criticism were senior religious figures, including Church of Uganda Archbishop Dr Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Pastor Joseph Sserwadda, Pastor Joshua Lwere, and Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Mufti Shaban Mubaje. The leaders questioned the legal basis of the EC’s instruction and warned that enforcing it could create unnecessary tension during the electoral process.
The IRCU called on the EC to align its directives with the law and ensure that electoral guidelines promote transparency, peace, and public confidence. Such alignments are crucial as The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement—an impasse that reflects broader concerns about electoral integrity. This ongoing conflict indicates that The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement on multiple levels. The challenge remains as The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) are locked in a disagreement.
The standoff adds to growing debate over electoral management as the country prepares for upcoming elections.
