Constitutional Court · [2016] ZMCC 2 · 9 August 2016

Katuka v Electoral Commission of Zambia (25 of 2016) [2016] ZMCC 2 (9 August 2016)

Absent formal written notification to the Electoral Commission, media reports and silence do not establish a candidate's resignation under Article 52(6). Flynote Constitutional law — Article 52(6) — Withdrawal or resignation of candidate after close of nominations — Requirement of formal notification to Electoral Commission — Media reports and rumours insufficient — Burden of proof on petitioner. Read full summary

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