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Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Chairperson Electoral Commission Uganda clarifies that as required by law, the statutory deadline for conducting a Parliamentary by-election is sixty (60) days after notification from the Clerk to Parliament on the occurrence of the vacancy.
The Commission received the notice on 28th December 2022 and therefore, the statutory deadline for holding the by-election for the Member of Parliament for Serere County, Constituency is Saturday 25th February 2023.
The Parliamentary seat for Serere County fell vacant following the death of the former Member of Parliament, the Late Hon. Okabe Patrick, in a motor accident on 19th December 2022.
Paul Bukenya