Boxes With Similar Registers Confuse Kasese

Feb 14, 2002

Confusion broke out at Bweyale polling station, Isule parish in Maliba sub-county, Kasese district when two ballot boxes were delivered at the station containing two separate registers with similar names.

By John B. NzinjahConfusion broke out at Bweyale polling station, Isule parish in Maliba sub-county, Kasese district when two ballot boxes were delivered at the station containing two separate registers with similar names.The chief campaign agent for incumbent Jokas Bihande, Tom Wakighoma, was assaulted when he said the voting should be postponed.A scuffle ensued between Bihande’s supporters and those of Capt Barnabas Mughongo until Mughongo arrived and the two candidates held a brief meeting.However, voting went on smoothly at most polling stations in Kasese district.Ends

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