Sentences with phrase «of electoral processes»

«They are however pleased to learn that the Presidential candidates had agreed to attend a session with the Electoral Commission on implementation of the reforms and the transparency of the electoral processes on December 1, 2016.»

On her part, the Chairperson, Executive Committee of the Electoral Commissions Forum, Southern African Development Community (ECF - SADC) and Chairperson, Electoral Commission of Namibia, Advocate Notemba Tjipuena, said sharing experiences from the Western and Southern African regions would deepen collaboration among EMBs and strengthen the credibility of the electoral processes of member countries.

The overall objective of the conference is to build and enhance the capacity of participants in the choice and usage of ICT in elections for strengthening the credibility, integrity and transparency of electoral processes in ECOWAS and SADC countries.

Prof. Simbine noted that the Commission recognizes the place of gender equality and women empowerment in the credibility checklist for the management and administration of electoral processes.

The ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) is taking steps to encourage reduction of the cost of elections, and professional reporting of electoral processes through regional media training to improve the coverage of elections with integrity in the region.

The National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral, or CNE) is in charge of electoral processes; it is formed by five main directors elected by the National Assembly.

«Let me re-emphasise that the engagement of stakeholders in this programme is in preparation for the effective conduct and coverage of the electoral processes leading to the 2019 elections.»

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, in his remarks, said, «The issue that you're talking about is one that is important because the stability of our democracy depends on the credibility of our electoral processes.

According to him, the largest share of responsibility for nurturing, sustaining and continuously deepening Nigeria's electoral process rests on the Commission, as a result of which it must take the lead in demonstrating to the general public and all staff, that the integrity of the electoral processes is the defining moment for credible electoral outcomes.

To this is added a distrust of the electoral process and a preference for hierarchy or elitism over egalitarianism.

What we need to ask, however, is whether the weaknesses of the electoral process are in fact signs of a more general political failure that has left us unable to support better elections.

«The credibility of our electoral process under the current INEC is hugely in doubt.

If a process is meant to improve the integrity of the electoral process, judgments that shoot it down can not advance the cause of our development; it means we have chosen a path of regression to the era where elections are decided by unsavory self - help in bloating the voter register with strange names on the part of politicians.

Speaking before the declaration, Musalia Mudavadi, co-principal of NASA, said the organization would not be party to the announcement of Kenyatta as President, citing unresolved concerns about the veracity of the electoral process.

Consequently, for the first time in our electoral history, political party representatives could monitor the process of printing of carbonized forms that led to higher levels of transparency and the integrity of our electoral process.

As the Louisiana statutes for holding primaries are similar to those of Texas, our ruling in Classic as to the unitary character of the electoral process calls for a reexamination as to whether or not the exclusion of Negroes from a Texas party primary was state action.

Cf. Anderson v. Celebrezze, 460 U.S. 780, 788, n. 9 (1983)(«We have upheld generally applicable and evenhanded [ballot access] restrictions that protect the integrity and reliability of the electoral process itself»).

Recent high - profile election observer missions have been deployed to the elections in Sri Lanka, Fiji, Nigeria and Malawi; whilst each of these was given a broadly clean bill of health, there were doubts in advance concerning the integrity of the electoral process in these countries.

But, one fundamental obstacle that will prevent this from coming to fruition is the subjective view of the electoral process / positions by the youths as a right which must be given, even in the face of obvious inabilities, and gross absence of planned programs and pragmatic strategies to making a positive impact by the power - seeking youths.

We appeal to all citizens of Kenya to remain committed to peace and the integrity of the electoral process.

What they're saying: «From our observations, there is a great deal of anxiety among the public regarding nearly every part of the electoral process,» Dr. Martin Mwondha, national co-ordinator, Citizens Election Observers Network — Uganda.

This by extension and in the opinion of CADA means that no private or state institution can directly or indirectly get involved in matters of elections without the express permission of EC and once the permission is given, EC must have oversight responsibility to ensure that activities, actions and inactions of any private, public institution or individual involved in elections do not impinge on the integrity of the electoral process.

«The integrity of the electoral process for the voters of New York City must be preserved.»

It was a landslide victory that should not surprise any keen watcher of the electoral process in Nigeria.

But to ensure «trust, transparency and integrity» of the electoral process, the existing legislation needs to be reviewed to accommodate harsh penalties for election meddling through the deployment of counter-technology.

We are not on an elementary playground and don't appreciate you «dumbing down» the important issues of the electoral process.

He said: «In the two years since our inauguration on 9th November 2015, the Commission has made tremendous progress in deepening, sustaining, and defending the integrity of the electoral process.

With over 3.63 million new voters registered since 27th April this year and over 175 elections conducted since November 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made tremendous progress in deepening, sustaining and defending the integrity of the electoral process, the Commission's Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said.

Beginning from the Kogi governorship election of 21st November 2015, through to the latest Anambra governorship election held on 18th November 2017, the Commission has demonstrated the capacity to fine - tune its operations, sustain stakeholder engagements and rapidly respond to field challenges in our continuing effort to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.»

La Follette, 450 U. S. 107, 124 (1981)(«A political party's choice among the various ways of determining the makeup of a State's delegation to the party's national convention is protected by the Constitution»); Cousins v. Wigoda, 419 U. S. 477, 491 (1975)(«Illinois» interest in protecting the integrity of its electoral process can not be deemed compelling in the context of the selection of delegates to the National Party Convention» (emphasis added)-RRB-.3 A political

Government has released a statement assuring the judiciary, managers of the electoral process, and all Ghanaians of their safety before, during, and after the general polls.

Government also notes the upsurge in inflammatory rhetoric against key managers of the electoral process calculated to compromise their independence and security and is taking further steps to improve their personal security.

Mrs. Osei highlighted some of the reforms the EC has already implemented and are implementing to enhance the integrity of the electoral process.

GOVERNMENT ASSURES THE JUDICIARY, MANAGERS OF THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND ALL GHANAIANS OF THEIR SAFETY Government has noted the rising spate of abusive and incendiary language used by some political actors and the threat this poses to the nation's security and stability.

A Lecturer at the Political Science Department of University of Ghana, Dr Kumi Ansah Koi cautioned stakeholders of the electoral process not to operate above the Law.http: / / ghanapoliticsonline.com

But what section 140 of the Electoral Act did quietly was to annul that decision of the Supreme Court by saying that for a candidate to be pronounced winner you must have participated at every level of the electoral process.

He said, the commonwealth election observers are given a mandate to observe and consider factors affecting the credibility of the electoral process as a whole.

Meanwhile, Governor Al - makura has promised to put new and extra measures in place to ensure a restoration of the integrity of the electoral process aimed at producing a credible Candidate with the highest number of votes.

In his announcement, the governor called the decision of the Supreme Court's worst and said, «This decision ignited the equivalent of a campaign nuclear arms race and created a shadow industry in New York — maligning the integrity of the electoral process and drowning out the voice of the people.

If there's one takeaway from this election, it is that we need real campaign finance reform in this country, and we need to elect leaders who have dedicated themselves to getting corporate money out of our electoral process.»

It was also based on a critical evaluation of the engagement of the political parties in campaign, which is the most tedious aspect of the electoral process.

delegitimation of the electoral process (AFAIK it did not happen for the Brexit, but still goes with the package).

Others stressed the importance of providing greater education and information on the mechanics of the electoral process, and making sure that current political leadership is held accountable for its actions.

According to a statement by ECONEC's spokesman, Paul Ejime and dated 18th March, President of the ECONEC governing board and Chair of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in a goodwill message said: «Conducting four elections in one day (presidential, parliamentary, district and local council) is not a mean feat, and in spite of minor hitches reported by election observers, Sierra Leone's political stakeholders — the electorate, government and security agencies, civil society and NEC, deserve commendation for the responsible conduct and patriotism exhibited during the first phase of the electoral process.»

He added: «Adequate security ensures the free movement of electoral staff, voters, candidates, observers and other stakeholders on Election Day, which in turn adds to the credibility of the electoral process.

As part of the Commission's continuing improvement of the electoral process, we have introduced a new innovation in voter registration in Anambra State, which will, in due course, be extended nationwide using our newly acquired Direct Data Capturing Machines (DDCMs).

Nwankwo said that Nigerians were keen on discussing the issue of security interference in elections organised by INEC as they would not want a relapse into the pre-2007 and 2010 days which were marked by subversion of the electoral process by security operatives.

«He warns that troublemakers and persons not directly connected with the smooth conduct of the election should stay out of the electoral process as the tough security arrangements in place will leave no room for any untoward behaviour, while any person, no matter his or her status, who attempts to test the will of the Police and other security agents during the exercise will be isolated, apprehended and brought to deserved justice».

«We are speaking here of a development that implicates not only products, beneficiaries or would - be constitutional guardians of the electoral process — that is, an elected governor, a governorship aspirant, but also state agencies — the military, two serving ministers — that is, members of the Executive arm of government, one of them in charge of the nation's defence portfolio — and others.

«This office and the FBI take a zero tolerance approach to corruption of the electoral process,» Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement.