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The Uganda Law Society (USL) on Wednesday called upon all stakeholders to ensure that the February 18 elections are conducted in a credible and peaceful manner.

Addressing journalists at ULS offices in Kampala, Uganda Law Society president, Ruth Sebatindira, said the Electoral Commission (EC) should avoid inflammatory remarks that might cause confusion.

"As we go to the polls, we call upon on all the parties to ensure that elections are conducted in peaceful and credible manner.

Election materials. Photo by Godfrey Kimono

(Left - right) Uganda Law Society (ULS) Executive Director Samuel Olumo, ULS President Ruth Sebatindira and ULS Head Legal Aid Project and Pro-bono Services Aaron Besigye during a press statement on the general election at the ULS headquarters on February 17, 2016. Photo by Tony Rujuta.

While there will be winners and losers, we trust that the win will not be caused by manipulation of the process or the result," Ssebatindira said.

Sebatindira called on the Electoral Commission to ensure that it discharges its mandate and act without fear or favour.

Sebatindira said there is no law that prohibits the use of mobile telephones at the polling stations.

"We would like to guide the public that there is no law that prohibits the use of mobile telephones at a polling station.

Ugandans are free also free and are entitled to remain at the polling station after casting their votes," Ssebatindira said.

Uganda Law Society also urged security agencies to remain neutral and discharge their duty to keep peace rather than intimidate Ugandans.

Sebatindira called upon all candidates and members of the public to observe the rule of law and resolve all disputes that may arise through legal means.

She (Sebatindira) said the Electoral Commission should avoid any remarks that may make it appear partisan.

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