Kampala, 26 February 2026 – Today, Robert Kasibante, presidential candidate in Uganda’s recent election, has formally withdrawn his petition challenging the January 2026 results, and the Supreme Court has granted his request, effectively ending the case. Kasibante, who ran under the National Peasants Party banner and finished sixth, had initially contested the victory of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, citing alleged irregularities across polling stations, concerns about the biometric voter verification system, and incidents of intimidation.
The withdrawal came as Kasibante acknowledged the immense financial and technical demands of pursuing a nationwide electoral audit. His team noted that securing access to election materials, engaging experts, and meeting the procedural requirements to sustain a presidential petition was beyond their resources but indicated that the party will pursue alternative avenues to promote transparency and advocate for reforms, even as the 2026 election outcome remains legally uncontested.
The Supreme Court’s ruling brings closure to Kasibante’s challenge, but it also sparks conversation about access to justice, the role of smaller parties, and the practical realities of contesting national elections in Uganda.
