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Give parties tribunal more time to resolve nomination conflicts

In their foresight, framers of the 2010 Constitution foresaw a situation where political party nominations would generate numerous disputes. A crafty lot, politicians define their own version of justice when faced with an existential threat. In their book, there is nothing wrong with stuffing ballot boxes in their favour.

Bribing their rivals’ agents is fair play as is pre-marking or printing their own ballots. Kidnapping and blackmail are not too dirty for them. The end justifies the means.

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