Kasibante Withdraws 2026 Election Petition in Uganda
The Story
Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has applied to the Supreme Court to withdraw his petition challenging the 2026 election results. Kasibante, who ran on the National Peasants Party ticket and finished sixth, filed the application to discontinue his case against President-elect Yoweri Museveni. The application was made in February 2026. He cited prohibitive legal costs and technical complexities as the reason for withdrawing the petition.
Perspective
According to the report from PML Daily, Kasibante is withdrawing his petition due to prohibitive legal costs and the technical complexities of the case. The source states that these were the reasons cited for the application to discontinue the election challenge.
Why This Matters
This development matters because a candidate is withdrawing a legal challenge to a presidential election, citing the high cost and complexity of the process. It raises questions about the accessibility of legal recourse following an election for candidates without significant resources.
What's Next
The Supreme Court will process Kasibante's application to withdraw the presidential election petition.