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Periodical article Periodical article
Title:Money and Power in Uganda's 1996 Elections
Author:William, Muhumuza
Year:1997
Periodical:African Journal of Political Science
Volume:2
Issue:1
Period:June
Pages:168-179
Language:English
Notes:biblio. refs.
Geographic terms:Uganda
East Africa
Subjects:Politics and Government
politics
political science
elections
corruption
External link:https://d.lib.msu.edu/ajps/34/OBJ/download
Abstract:Though Uganda's 1996 election appeared satisfactory, this was only in form; the intriguing influence of money, material considerations, and deliberate use of the power of incumbency to influence the outcome of the elections corrupted the electoral process and distorted its outcome. This phenomenon which I have called 'monetisation of elections', debased the principles of liberal democracy, and condoned corruption as a political virtue. This development could easily subvert the democratisation process and create grounds for a legitimacy crisis.
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