In a meeting that the Commission held with Candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye on 22nd February 2001 A number of issues of public concern were raised regarding the way security matters have been handled, particularly during the campaign period.
We wish Your Excellency to draw your attention to the Electoral Commission Act. Section 12 (1) which confers powers to the Commission and we quote:
‘(e) to take measures for ensuring that the entire electoral process is conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness;