Centre For Electoral Justice & Research- CEJ-R

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Electoral justice and election-related disputes are key concerns for both emerging and consolidated democracies. As a competition for political power, elections invite disputes at all stages of the electoral cycle (pre-election, election day, and post-election). These disputes may reflect a genuine conviction that the rules of the electoral process were not followed, or they may be intended to derail the democratic process. Despite efforts to move towards multi-party elections in Africa that are free, fair and peaceful, there remain challenges, which include, cyber security interference, and limited media freedom concerns about judicial independence and unclear laws which prevent the timely and fair handling of electoral violations and complaints.

The intense bursts in which election petitions are filed, the short time limits in which election matters must be dispensed, their political sensitivity, and the public interest in their outcomes, collectively mean that electoral cases cannot be treated the same as other matters that come before the judiciary. One of the ongoing challenges facing democracies, therefore, is ensuring the judiciary is adequately prepared for the election process, and in a position to handle disputes challenging election results in a timely, fair and effective manner.