(4 )That on 12th March 2001 morning as I monitored and or oversee the voting process, one of our agents Opio Katamira, reported to me that in Poyawo polling station a councilor Onyango Wilbroad had given his father Odom money to give to people to vote for Museveni.
(5) That on hearing the report, I drove to Payewo near the polling station where Onyango ‘s father was with many people over the said issue, to which he denied.
(6) That on contacting the people of the area about what had transpired, they said it was not true that Odomi had been given money by On yang, his son to give and convass votes for Museveni.”
I must state that that evidence does not connect the 1 s respondent with giving out gifts to induce voters to vote for him. Secondly, there is no evidence that Onyango was an agent of the 1 respondent. Moreover, the affidavit of Omaha Ram is no evidence that he was an agent for respondent as it is hearsay. Therefore the issue of whether the money was being given out with 1st respondent’s knowledge and consent or approval does not arise for consideration. I therefore find no substance in the complaint raised by Omalla Ram’s affidavit.
Finally, the petitioner further complained of bribery by the 1 respondent contrary to Section 63 of the Presidential Elections Act, 2000. This complaint was that with the intention of inducing voters to vote for him, the 1 respondent offered certain considerations which he set out in paragraphs 22 of his affidavit sworn on 5th April, 2001 in reply to 1 respondent’s affidavit as here under:
“(a) Abolished cost-sharing in all Government Health Centres including those operated by local Governments.
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