Phrases with «electoral umpire»

The phrase "electoral umpire" refers to an organization or individual responsible for overseeing and ensuring the fairness of an election. They make sure that the rules and procedures are followed, count the votes accurately, and resolve any disputes that may arise during the electoral process. Their role is like that of a referee or judge, impartially ensuring that the election is conducted correctly. Full definition

Sentences with «electoral umpire»

  • It is the political will of the government of the day, as well as a genuinely independent electoral umpire in Nigeria's case, the Independent National Electoral Commission. (punchng.com)
  • «In the Edo State governorship election, which held a few months ago, INEC upheld the candidacy of the Senator Ahmed Markarfi - led PDP as the authentic group to present a candidate for the party; now in the Ondo State governorship election slated for Saturday, the same electoral umpire is upholding the governorship candidacy of the Senator Sheriff - led faction of the party under the guise of obeying a court order. (punchng.com)
  • The party went further, «The party is shocked that INEC, a supposedly independent electoral umpire could allow itself to succumb to the antics of the APC by following the unlawful directive of an obviously partisan AGF to substitute a candidate in the middle of the ballot process. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
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