The Electoral Act 2022 as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections 2022, made pursuant to the Act, provide good legal and regulatory framework for INEC to work towards delivering a well-run election. The 2022 Electoral Act addresses some of the findings of election stakeholders from previous elections, with several of the recommendations incorporated therein.
It is however important to note that progressive laws, regulations and guidelines are not the only basis for election optimism and delivery of credible polls. Full implementation of the provisions of the Electoral Act by all stakeholders, especially the election management body (INEC), as well as respect for the guidelines issued, are critical for the delivery of credible elections.
This publication by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) follows up on the extensive work that PLAC did leading up to the passage of the Electoral Act 2022. PLAC has in this publication simplified the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 and the INEC Regulations and Guidelines issued pursuant to it. The intention is to make the Act easily understandable and accessible to all persons including the voter.
Read and download the document here: https://bit.ly/418WbMC