Expelled Kawempe North MP Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has returned to the legal arena with a firm challenge to the High Court’s recent ruling that upheld his removal from Parliament.In a bold move, Nalukoola has filed a memorandum of appeal at the Court of Appeal, outlining 14 grounds on which he believes the verdict should be overturned.
Nalukoola, who was expelled from Parliament earlier this year over what he terms as politically motivated actions, insists that the High Court erred in both fact and law.
His appeal seeks to convince the appellate court to reinstate him as the rightful representative of Kawempe North.
Among the key issues raised in the appeal are questions surrounding the legality of his expulsion, alleged bias in the judgment, failure to properly interpret electoral and constitutional provisions, and what he describes as the court’s disregard for due process.
In his memorandum, Nalukoola argues that the High Court failed to consider evidence showing he was legitimately elected and that procedural irregularities used against him were based on partisan motives.
He also questions the role of the Electoral Commission and whether it acted within the law when it declared his seat vacant.
“I’m standing for the people of Kawempe North who sent me to Parliament. This is not just about me; it’s about justice, democracy, and the integrity of our institutions,” Nalukoola said.
The case is now set to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal in the coming weeks. Legal analysts say the outcome could set a precedent for future electoral disputes and parliamentary expulsions in Uganda.
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Even as Nalukoola fights to reclaim his seat, political observers are closely watching how the judiciary will respond to the 14 issues he has tabled.
