KAMPALA– A few days after the High Court in Kampala has issued a decisive ruling barring Jimmy Akena from contesting for a third term as president of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), declaring his nomination illegal and in violation of the party’s constitution, Akena has finally broke the silence.
On addressing the press over the weekend at Uganda House, UPC headquarters, Akena made it clear that he has no intentions of challenging the Court’s decision.
“I welcome the Court decision, I also want to go on record that am not going challenge it by appealing it because of one or two facts. This ruling recognizes Akena as the President of UPC.”
He therefore asked all those who think that they are the true Presidents of UPC to get prepared and show up during the Party’s delegates conference where they will be meeting other members.
The High Court ruling delivered on Friday, followed a legal challenge filed by Dennis Adim Enap, a UPC member and fellow contender in the party’s presidential race.
Enap argued that Akena’s nomination contravenes Article 14.1(3) of the UPC constitution, which limits party presidents to two terms.
The article only allows for a third term if the incumbent wins a national presidential election during their second term— a condition Akena has not fulfilled.
Having contested and elected for two consecutive terms as the Party President , Akena can’t be allowed to stand again for Party President because he no longer qualifies.
