Uganda: Opposition to Sue Over New Constituencies

Wafula Oguttu, the leader of opposition in Parliament, has taken a step toward mounting a legal challenge to the creation of 43 new counties, days after they were approved by Parliament.

Wafula Oguttu confirmed at the weekend that he had instructed a team of lawyers to challenge the legality of the new counties. On August 4, the minister for Local Government, Adolf Mwesige, moved a motion in Parliament for the creation of 43 new counties.

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