formalistic and technical, with some provisions effectively restricting the right of access to justice (such as, as section 21(f) which requires the petitioner, when a corrupt or illegal practice is alleged, to state in the petition the full names and addresses of every person who allegedly was guilty of such a practice). Further, the rules are not aligned with the Electoral Act as they were produced before it was enacted. (p. 45) Petition Rules of 1995 and align them with the Electoral Act of the Electoral Act remedy, notwithstanding that the violation has been committed by persons acting in an official capacity.” – ICCPR, art. 2(3)(a) “Establish and strengthen national mechanisms that redress election related disputes in a timely manner.” African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, art.17 (2) “Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises: (a) the right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;”-
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