President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s legal team has formally filed responses at the Supreme Court to a petition challenging his re-election in the recent presidential polls conducted on January 15, 2026.
The response was filed by Lawyers, Anthony Bazira and Usaama Sebuufu on behalf of the President on January 26, 2026 at the supreme court in Kampala.
The petition was filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante on January 17, 2026, asking the court to nullify Museveni’s victory, citing alleged irregularities in the conduct of the election.
President Museveni is listed as the first respondent, alongside the Electoral Commission and the Attorney General.
According to court records, the responses were submitted within the constitutional timelines, paving the way for the Supreme Court to begin hearing the matter.
Kasibante argues that the electoral process did not comply with the law and that the alleged shortcomings substantially affected the final outcome.
He is seeking a range of remedies, including scrutiny of electoral materials and, if the court finds merit in his claims, an order for a fresh election.
President Museveni was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission after securing 71.65 percent, a commanding majority of the valid votes cast.
According to President Museveni’s legal team, the election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws, and the results reflect the will of the voters.
Under Uganda’s Constitution, the Supreme Court is required to hear and determine a presidential election petition within 30 days from the date of filing. The court will consider written submissions, affidavits, and oral arguments from all parties before delivering its judgment.
The petition comes amid ongoing debate over electoral reforms and transparency in Uganda. Previous election challenges have highlighted concerns about the management of elections, the role of security agencies, and the independence of electoral institutions.
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Kasibante petition will determine Uganda’s political environment and public confidence in future elections.
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