A call for Electoral Act amendment

Friday, March 10, 2017

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Political analyst, Anthony Morima, has called for amendment of Electoral Act. He says certain sections in the Act need to be reviewed because in the near future those who are ruling will use it to their own advantage. Staff Writer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE looks into the matter

“The amendment of the Act should be done in a way of giving the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) powers to issue the writ of elections. If the writ is issued by politicians like the Minister of Local Government and the President for Council and Parliamentary elections respectively, the politicians are likely to only issue the writ when they believe that their political party is ready for the elections,” Morima said.

He said failure by Section 34 to give time frame for by-election for a constituency leaves a lot to be desired.

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