(11) That it is true I tried to convince Muhwezi Henry to support Yoweri Museveni on several occasions but it Is not true that I did this forcefully or by way of Intimidation and threats.
Each side swore affidavits in support of their case. The petitioner had complained of violence and intimidation of his supporters and campaign agents by PPU soldiers in Rukungiri and Kanungu and in Kabale as stated in Anteli Twahirwa’s affidavit. Finally on 24th February 2001, the chairman Electoral Commission wrote to the President appealing to him to intervene and save the democratic process from disintegration by ensuring peace and harmony in the electoral process. The letter went on:
“The Commission has received disturbing reports and complaints of intimidation of candidates their agents and supporters which in some cases has resulted. In loss of life and property.”
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