Namibia’s 2024 Elections Face Legal Challenge Over Constitutional Violations
Namibia’s 2024 elections are legally challenged by IPC and the Landless People’s Movement concerning the President’s election proclamation and ECN’s conduct. Dr. Panduleni Itula asserts that the Constitution restricts alterations to election dates once polls begin, raising significant constitutional issues.
Namibia’s upcoming elections in 2024 are facing a significant legal challenge from two political parties, specifically the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement. The challenge is focused on the President’s proclamation regarding the election date and the conduct of polls by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).
In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, Dr. Panduleni Itula, who previously ran as a presidential candidate, argues that the Constitution of Namibia grants the President the authority to set the election date based on the Electoral Commission’s recommendations. He asserts that neither the Constitution nor the relevant legislative Act allows the President or the Commission to alter or amend the voting date and time once the election process has begun.
This legal challenge highlights critical constitutional questions regarding the electoral process in Namibia, particularly the authority of the President and the Electoral Commission in determining election timelines. The outcomes of this case may have profound implications for the governance of elections in Namibia.
Original Source: constitutionnet.org
