The Electoral Commission rejected Elton Mabirizi's presidential nomination paperwork due to missing academic credentials. Justice Simon Byabakama stated that the former 2016 candidate failed to submit his Master's degree certificate alongside other required documents. Officials gave Mabirezi until 4 p.m. to retrieve and present the missing certificate for consideration. The commission requires degrees obtained outside Uganda to receive certification from the National Council for Higher Education as equivalent to local qualifications. Candidates with Ugandan university degrees need not attach their A Level certificates during the nomination process.
Mabirizi faces time constraints to correct his documentation before the afternoon deadline expires. The Electoral Commission continues processing candidate nominations ahead of September 2026 general elections. President Museveni completed his nomination procedure at Lubowa grounds earlier today. Robert Kyagulanyi plans to submit his candidacy papers tomorrow. Multiple political figures from ruling and opposition parties seek ballot placement during the current nomination window.
Mabirizi faces time constraints to correct his documentation before the afternoon deadline expires. The Electoral Commission continues processing candidate nominations ahead of September 2026 general elections. President Museveni completed his nomination procedure at Lubowa grounds earlier today. Robert Kyagulanyi plans to submit his candidacy papers tomorrow. Multiple political figures from ruling and opposition parties seek ballot placement during the current nomination window.
