(i) In many cases individuals were allowed to cast many votes by coming and voting over and over again using other voters’ cards given to them there.
(ii) In other cases individuals were handed many voters cards each to vote.
(iii) One particular case specifically is that of All Rugomwa who cast about ten votes ———‘
The pre-ticking by polling officials and the supervision of the ticking of ballot papers in favour of one candidate by such officials or other persons, according to affidavit evidence, did not take place in one or two paces only, or in a single district. Further, and what is remarkable is that, there was no pre-ticking in favour of any other candidates; the pattern shows that it was only in favour of the first Respondent. It occurred in so many districts, giving the inevitable conclusion that it was orchestrated. It could not have been by mistake or due to the enthusiasm of a few officials. I do not believe Chairman Kasujja’s affidavit and those affidavits of his officials denying this. His agents, especially the presiding officials as much as the agents of the first Respondent are to blame for this. This must surely affect the election result. In the circumstances of this petition in which the petitioner’s agents or representatives were either chased away or denied opportunity to verify the votes and cards, it is not possible to establish how many excess ballots and or cards were involved. What we can say is that the petitioner did not benefit in this malpractice and is therefore not to blame. But on the basis of countrywide complaints, the effect on the election is substantial, I think.
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