Unsatisfied with the High Court judgment, Ofwono formally filed a Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal in Kampala on November 6
Ofwono’s legal team is challenging the ruling on seven grounds, asking the Court of Appeal to either declare him the winner or order a fresh election. Tanna remains in Parliament and continues his legislative duties pending the appellate court’s final decision, which is expected around February 2027
The appeal follows the High Court in Tororo upholding the election victory ofShyam Jay Tanna as the Member of Parliament for Tororo Municipality on October 30, 2026. Presiding judge Lady Justice Rosemary Bareebe Ngabirano dismissed the election petition filed by former lawmaker Yeri Apollo Ofwono and ordered him to pay legal costs.
Justice Bareebe ruled that Ofwono failed to prove allegations of voter bribery, prohibited donations, violence, and non-compliance with electoral laws on a balance of probabilities.
The court found insufficient evidence linking Tanna to alleged misconduct, including electronic recordings that lacked proper authentication and chain of custody. While the judge acknowledged a disturbance at the Chamwunila polling station, she noted that the 53-vote difference there did not substantially affect Tanna’s 952-vote winning margin.
The court confirmed Tanna as the validly elected MP and ordered Ofwono to pay the taxed legal costs of both Tanna and the Electoral Commission.
