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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995

First elections.

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Provision
272
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of article 69 of this Constitution, the first presidential, parliamentary, local government and other public elections after the promulgation of this Constitution shall be held under the movement political system. (2) Two years before the expiry of the term of the first Parliament elected under this Constitution, any person shall be free to canvass for public support for a political system of his or her choice for purposes of a referendum. (3) During the last month of the fourth year of the term of Parliament referred to in clause (2) of this article, a referendum shall be held to determine the political system the people of Uganda wish to adopt. (4) Parliament shall enact laws to give effect to the provisions of this article.

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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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