Uganda: Minister Kicked Out of Parliament

Oyam — The High Court in Lira has ordered that the Electoral Commission conducts fresh election for Oyam North parliamentary seat in Oyam District after throwing the elected legislator out of Parliament.

The court yesterday ruled that Defence state minister Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo (NRM) be kicked out of the August House over the disparity in the names appearing on his academic papers.

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