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Hon Mwesigye Frank Verified account @MwesigyeFranks · Mar 4

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba Verified account @mkainerugaba · Feb 8

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Hon Mwesigye Frank Verified account @MwesigyeFranks · Jan 12

I have received numerous complaints from young people across different sectors who report that their employers & bosses have denied them permission to travel to their respective villages to vote for leaders of their choice. This practice is unlawful and must stop.

Under the Election Offences Act, every employer is legally required to allow an employee who is a registered voter reasonable time to go and vote on polling day. Employers are not permitted to refuse this time, deduct wages, threaten workers, or impose any form of punishment for exercising the right to vote. Denying an employee the opportunity to vote amounts to illegal obstruction of a voter, which is itself an offence under the law.

Please note that the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda guarantees every citizen the right to vote once they are registered and have attained the age of 18 years. This is a fundamental democratic right that cannot be taken away or interfered with by any employer or boss, regardless of the nature of the workplace or employment arrangements.

Employers and bosses are therefore reminded of their legal obligation to respect the electoral rights of their employees. Any attempt to prevent workers from voting undermines democracy and exposes the employer to legal consequences.

Affected workers are encouraged to report such incidents to the @UgandaEC or other relevant authorities so that appropriate action can be taken. Protecting the right to vote is a shared responsibility, and no Ugandan should be intimidated or prevented from participating in the democratic process.

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