Former Ugandan President, Idd Amini Dada’s grandson, Idi Amin Tampo has lost his seat as Kibanda North Member of Parliament Taban after the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of his opponent today.
Justices Stephen Kavuma, Cheborion Barishaki and Paul Kahaibale Mugamba ordered the Electoral Commission to hold fresh elections for Kibanda North constituency in Kiryandongo district.
In September last year, Masindi High Court dismissed Otada's election petition, filed against Tampo and the Electoral Commission, due to insufficient evidence. Otada challenged the High Court ruling in the Court of Appeal. In the September 13, 2016 ruling, Justice Elizabeth Nahamya had dismissed the petition and upheld Taban Tampo Amin's election victory.
Justice Nahamya found no substantial noncompliance with electoral laws leading to illegal nomination and Election of Taban Amin as claimed by Otada. The judge also ruled that Taban Amin had been duly elected and that the election was to remain as valid as if no petition had been presented against his election.
Sam Amooti Otada, a former Kibanda County MP, challenged Tampo's election victory in February 2016 citing voter bribery, questionable identity and voter intimidation.
In the February 18,206 general elections, Taban Idi Amin polled 24,658 votes against Otada Sam Amooti Owor'st 16,118 votes. Tampo is the son to Taban Amin and grandson of former President Idi Amin Dada.