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Politicisation of election disputes in Nigeria’s court (2)   THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AND THE ELECTORAL ACT 2022 THE Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as our grundnorm has provided the framework on how leadership positions can be occupied in this country. Going by section 6 (6) (b) of the Constitution, disputes of all kinds, including those arising from elections, must be

Did you know that, while underscoring the vital need for increased youth representation in our legislatures, TLP has emerged as the top political party that has given the most tickets to young candidates in both the 2018 & recent 2024 general elections. Find out where the rest of the leading parties of Pakistan lie in the second edition of our report here https://lnkd.in/d5nHrupZ. #YouthinParliament The Body Shop Pakistan

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📢 Allegations of conspiracy and annulment of presidential elections in Nigeria are causing a stir! 🤔 Wole Soyinka, famous playwright, claims that a conspiracy took place, jeopardizing democracy. 😱These accusations raise concerns about the legitimacy of elected leaders and undermine citizen confidence in the electoral process. 🗳️ Ensuring free and transparent elections is essential to preserving a strong democracy. 👊 #NigeriaElections #DemocracyMatters 💪➡️ Read the full article to find out more: [link to article] 👉 #ExpertContentWriter

Apex court declaring electoral bonds unconstitutional and its possible ramifications #Bareminimum for #bigmaximum should be the policy followed towards political parties fighting elections in the country. Parties fighting elections with bare minimum resources for political-electoral mandate coming out much clearer, stronger finally with very little scope of money, finance trying to influence and dominate it. Quashing of #moneypower in elections leaving very little scope for public resources in the democracy pilferaged into different uses for example #media #press getting a major share of the same for its promising to act as #mouthpiece of the most dominant party contesting. Advertising its policies, governance, government on the whole over and above normal limits most of the times at a superficial level compared to reality on the ground. All these together empowering #Electioncommissionofindia further to contest #freeandfair elections and bodies, organisations operating in the country standing as guarantors of the promise made comprising #Supremecourtofindia #Enforcementdirectorate #Centralbureauofinvestigation etc. https://lnkd.in/gt7pk6RE

The off-cycle elections in Ondo and Edo are approaching, marked by several activities including INEC's accreditation and training of election observers. Additionally, the Supreme Court's ruling on local government autonomy has set the stage for local government elections across multiple states. Stay updated on these events and more shaping Nigeria's political landscape with this week’s edition of The Ballot. You can read The Ballot here: https://bit.ly/3WjqXB8 #TheBallot #ElectionUpdates #NigerianPolitics

With regard to the upcoming elections,it is important for Ghanaians to feel part of it not only by voting but by majority of the people being satisfied with the outcome.It is therefore for the Electoral Commission to be open for trust to prevail.By the electoral commission getting the people involved helps not for any chaotic situation happening.It is therefore important for the political parties not to sensitice their people to engage in any violence acts.By the commission getting citizens involved will help promote social legitimacy for the outcome.We have nothing like perfection in this world looking at countries who have practiced democracy for over three hundred (300) and still having problems in their elections.The electoral commission should do everything humanely possible to get to a standard which will appease majority of Ghanaians to ensure the sustainability of of our peace. BA,MA,PGDE,LLB.

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As the country turns its attention to national elections, a recommendation to reshape trade secret protections is before lawmakers. Read now: https://lnkd.in/gNJMzq4t #TradeSecrets #India #IP #publicpolicy