• Nalubowa was initially declared winner before a court-ordered recount overturned the results in favor of Nameere.

• She denies withdrawing her petition and insists the recount process was unjust.

• The case is expected to set an important precedent for future electoral disputes in Uganda.

The National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament, Rose Nalubowa, has reaffirmed her decision to challenge in court the victory of newly declared MP Justine Nameere of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Nalubowa was initially announced winner of the parliamentary race, defeating Nameere by a margin of more than 5,000 votes. However, Nameere later petitioned court, arguing that results from several telecentres had not been counted, which she said affected the final outcome.

The Masaka Chief Magistrate, Abert Asiimwe, ordered a vote recount. Following the exercise — which Nalubowa’s camp says was marred by irregularities — Nameere was subsequently declared the winner, prompting celebrations from her supporters.

Nalubowa had earlier indicated that she would challenge the recount results in court, although reports later emerged suggesting she had withdrawn the case. She has now dismissed those claims.

“I have not withdrawn my case. What happened was unjust, and I am confident the courts will correct it.”

Speaking in an interview with media personality Flavia Namulindwa, Nalubowa described the recount process as deeply flawed and emotionally distressing.

“The victory was snatched from me in a very unfair manner, but I believe the God I serve will not let me down.”

She added that the disputed outcome hurt not only her supporters locally but also Ugandans in the diaspora, revealing that relatives abroad had followed and questioned the court decision.

Nalubowa further expressed mixed feelings about the judiciary, saying while some judicial officers mishandle cases, others remain fair.

She argued that her petition is not only about personal victory but about setting a legal precedent for future electoral disputes.

According to Nalubowa, courts remain one of the last avenues where Ugandans can seek justice, alongside religious institutions.

The case’s final determination is now being closely watched to see whether the courts will uphold Nameere’s victory or reinstate Nalubowa as earlier declared by the Electoral Commission.