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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9414
Question 1
Under Section 15(3), the Commission must pass orders on complaints within thirty days from receipt. However, the 2023 amendment added an important proviso that the Commission shall:
  • Suspend the relevant election proceedings pending complaint disposal
  • Make every effort to decide a complaint received before polling day, before that day✔️
  • Refer all pre-election complaints to the Federal Government
  • Stay the Election Programme until all complaints are resolved
Correct Answer Explanation
The proviso inserted by the 2023 amendment states: 'the Commission shall, before the day of polling, make every effort to decide a complaint received prior to that day.'