Kunihira Vs Nakku: Workers’ MP Slot Hangs In Balance As Court Battle Looms

By Swift Reporter

The Workers’ League is set for a defining moment as the High Court prepares to hear an election petition filed by Hon. Abwoli Kunihira Agnes challenging the declaration of Hon. Nakku Fiona as Workers’ Member of Parliament.

Hon. Agnes is contesting the results of the recent workers’ MP election, citing alleged electoral irregularities, including missing votes, inconsistencies in tallying, and claims of ballot tampering. The petition also names the Electoral Commission, placing its conduct and documentation under scrutiny as the hearing gets underway.

Supporters of Hon. Agnes argue that the petition is not merely about an individual candidate, but about safeguarding the integrity of workers’ representation and the credibility of the electoral process. Several members of the Workers’ League say the case has generated widespread concern within the labour movement, with many closely watching how the court and the Electoral Commission will respond.

“There is a feeling that workers deserve fairness and respect,” said one league member. “Leadership should be earned through the ballot, not influenced by power or resources.”

Attention is now focused on whether the Electoral Commission will present complete and verifiable election records to substantiate the declared results. Some workers’ representatives have warned that failure to provide satisfactory explanations could deepen mistrust and trigger further action within the league, including formal complaints and organised protests.

Hon. Nakku has maintained her position as the duly elected representative, while her camp has not publicly commented on the specific allegations raised in the petition. Legal analysts note that election petitions are a standard part of Uganda’s democratic process and caution against drawing conclusions before the court hears evidence from all parties.

As the hearing approaches, the Workers’ League appears divided between those rallying behind Hon. Agnes, whom they view as the legitimate winner, and others urging patience and respect for judicial processes. Observers say the outcome of the case could either reinforce unity within the workers’ movement or expose deeper fractures over trust in electoral institutions.

Beyond the individual contest, the petition is widely seen as a test of accountability and transparency in workers’ representation. Many within the sector hope the proceedings will deliver clarity, restore confidence, and affirm the principle that leadership must reflect the true will of the electorate.

The court’s handling of the petition is expected to set an important precedent for future workers’ elections and the broader struggle for credible representation within Uganda’s labour movement.