The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected allegations of irregularities in the National Voters Register, describing claims circulating on social media as false and misleading.

In a statement issued by the Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the electoral body responded to remarks made by National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who alleged that the Commission deliberately registered the same individual at different polling stations to enable multiple voting.

Kyagulanyi based his claims on two Voter Location Slips bearing the name Matovu Ronald with similar dates of birth, which he shared on the social media platform X. He argued that the similarities pointed to deliberate manipulation of the voters’ register.

However, the Commission said a review of the cited slips established that they belong to two different individuals registered in separate electoral areas. According to the Commission, the two voters are clearly distinguishable by their unique photographs, despite sharing similar names and dates of birth.

“The claims suggesting that the Commission registered the same person twice are false and misleading,” Byabakama stated.

The Commission declined to publish photographs or personal details of the affected voters, citing data protection and privacy laws. It further warned political actors and the public against sharing personal voter information online without consent, saying such actions violate privacy laws.

Addressing concerns about multiple voting, Byabakama said the Biometric Voter Verification System has been enhanced and will require fingerprint or facial recognition verification before a ballot is issued. Without successful biometric verification, a voter will not be allowed to vote, reinforcing the principle of one person, one vote.

The Commission also dismissed claims by Kyagulanyi that presidential candidates have been denied access to the final National Voters Register.

According to the Commission, all presidential candidates were issued with a soft copy of the voters’ register immediately after nomination on September 23 and 24, 2025, in line with Section 19 of the Electoral Commission Act.

The Electoral Commission advised Kyagulanyi and other stakeholders to use established legal and institutional channels to seek clarification, verify information, and raise concerns about the electoral process.