Legal Challenge to Namibia’s 2024 Elections Over Constitutional Violations
Namibia’s 2024 elections are being legally challenged by IPC and Landless People’s Movement. The dispute involves the President’s authority to declare election dates and the ECN’s management of the polls. Dr. Panduleni Itula’s affidavit cites constitutional violations regarding changes to voting schedules.
Namibia’s upcoming 2024 elections are facing a legal dispute initiated by two political factions, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement. The primary focus of their challenge is the President’s proclamation regarding the election date and the conduct of the polls by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).
An affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court by Dr. Panduleni Itula, a presidential candidate, asserts that the Namibian Constitution grants the President the authority to set the election date only based on the recommendation from the ECN. Dr. Itula argues that neither the Constitution nor the relevant legislation allows the President or the Commission to alter the election date or timing once the voting process has started.
The legal challenge to Namibia’s 2024 elections emphasizes the need to adhere strictly to constitutional guidelines regarding election dates and processes. The outcome of this dispute could significantly impact the electoral landscape and integrity of the upcoming elections.
Original Source: constitutionnet.org
