rafidainscope - The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has addressed the process of replacing Members of Parliament who have received final judicial rulings, clarifying the legal and regulatory procedures governing vacant parliamentary seats amid public and political inquiries about delays in filling them.
Official sources within IHEC revealed that handling vacant seats is subject to strict legal protocols. Losing parliamentary membership conditions due to a definitive ruling initiates official correspondence between the Parliament and the Commission to determine the replacement. Upon receiving the
official request, IHEC meticulously reviews election results to select the runner-up with the highest votes according to the legal framework.
The sources added that the selection process requires comprehensive verification of the substitute candidate's eligibility. IHEC has already resolved several previous files and approved substitute names. Dismissing rumors of disagreements, the sources attributed any delays to thorough background checks and
verifying the legal status of the candidates to ensure legislative integrity, confirming IHEC's readiness to submit the eligible names once official requirements are fully met.
The sources added that the selection process requires comprehensive verification of the substitute candidate's eligibility. IHEC has already resolved several previous files and approved substitute names. Dismissing rumors of disagreements, the sources attributed any delays to thorough background checks and verifying the legal status of the candidates to ensure legislative integrity, confirming IHEC's readiness to submit the eligible names once official requirements are fully met.
