• Persons whose applications have been rejected by a committee of the ZEC must be given adequate reasons and a facility to challenge the decision of that committee before it is adopted by the ZEC; • There is no justifiable reason to elevate the Minister’s right of objection to election observers. It should be considered by the ZEC just like any other objection. If retained however, the Minister’s nominee in the OAC must recuse himself from the determination of that specific application. It is important that these recommendations be seriously considered with a view to enhancing chances of credible elections. ZESN PUBLICATION 5