Tag: SANs: Polls under threat by Returning Officers’ powers

  • SANs: Polls under threat by Returning Officers’ powers

    SANs: Polls under threat by Returning Officers’ powers

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    Starnews NG
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    Olanipekun raises concern over Section 65 of Electoral Act •Agbakoba seeks clarification on Section 134 of 1999 Constitution The section provides: “(1) The decision of the Returning Officer shall be final on any question arising from or relating to – (a) unmarked ballot paper; (b) rejected ballot paper; and (c) declaration of scores of candidates…