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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Administrative court and the settlement of regional and municipal election disputes in Cameroon
Authors
Ayuk Nkwa Pascal
Abstract
True democracy can only be achieved through democratic elections which is a characteristic of a multiparty system. Election is the process through which a person or persons are chosen to occupy vacant positions. Elections in Cameroon are managed by Elections Cameroon (ELECAM). ELECAM is an independent election body with an independent board known as the Electoral Board (EB) and an executive department known as the General Directorate of Elections (GDE). Just like any other human endeavour, conflicts are bound to occur in the course of conducting an election. There are institutions which have been put in place to settle election disputes in Cameroon. The competent institution depends on the kind of election. In the case of Presidential and Legislative elections, the competent institution is the Constitutional Council and in the case of Regional and Municipal elections the competent institution is the Administrative Court. Law No. 2006/022 of 29 December 2006 establishes the organization and functioning of the Administrative Courts in Cameroon and these courts have a pivotal role to play election disputes in the country. By virtue of Sections 194(1) and Section 267(1) of the Electoral Code, any elector, candidate or the state representative or government election officer may request the total or partial cancellation of the election operation in the region or council concerned by simple application before the competent administrative court. In order to secure the effectiveness of the Administrative Courts in resolving election disputes in Cameroon, I strongly recommend the independence of the judiciary.
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Pages:49-51
How to cite this article:
Ayuk Nkwa Pascal "Administrative court and the settlement of regional and municipal election disputes in Cameroon ". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 49-51
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