both appellants and the respondent very carefully. The learned trial judge discussed
the evidence adduced regarding the allegations of bribery in this case in details from
her judgment commencing from pages 100-118 and came to the conclusion thus:
“In conclusion and on the evidence above. I find that several acts of bribery were
committed by the 1st Respondent either directly or through his agents with his
knowledge and I answer this issue in the affirmative”.
I have perused carefully the evidence adduced in connection with the allegations of
bribery in this case and I agree entirely with the findings of the learned trial judge. I
have no justification at all to fault her in her finding. In the premises, ground I of this
appeal must fail.
Ground 2(b) – 2(g) and briefly ground 2(h) which overlaps all the grounds.
Ground 2(b)-2(g) states:
2) That the learned trial Judge erred in law and fact when she failed to
properly evaluate the evidence presented before her and as a result came to wrong
decisions that during the conduct of Mukono North Parliamentary Election:b)
The 1st appellant’s agents connived with the 2nd appellant’s agents
to commit electoral malpractices to the detriment of the respondent.
c)
The 1st appellant had disenfranchised voters who were registered to
vote at Gwafu I and Gwafu II polling stations and other polling stations that
affected the result in a substantial manner.
d)
The 1st appellant’s agents forged election results.
e)
The Declaration of results forms and tally sheet showed that there
were ballot papers that were not accounted for.
f)
No sufficient light was provided by the 1st appellant.
g)
She shifted the burden of proof onto the appellants.
Disfranchisement at Gwafu I and Gwafu II and other Polling Stations:
Counsel for the appellants pointed out that the learned trial judge at page 15 of
her judgment held thus:
“After perusal of the evidence on this point, the Court also finds that
the allegations that a number of voters who were issued voters cards
to vote at Gwafu I and II did not vote because they were told on