Title: The invalidation of candidates in the presidential election: What impact on the final result?
Introduction :
The announcement of the invalidation of numerous candidates in the presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) raises many questions about its impact on the final result of the election. While some believe that this invalidation could have a direct impact on the outcome, others point out that only the Constitutional Court has the authority to determine the impact of this decision. In this article, we will explore the different points of view on this issue and analyze the possible consequences of invalidating candidates.
The weight of invalidated votes:
With the invalidation of at least 82 candidates by the CENI, hundreds, if not thousands, of votes are expected to be excluded from the final count. Some believe this could have a significant impact on the final outcome of the presidential election. Every vote counts in an election, and by removing a significant number of candidates, it could influence the distribution of votes among the remaining candidates. However, it should be emphasized that the importance of this impact will also depend on the number of votes obtained by these invalidated candidates. If they had obtained a negligible number of votes, then their invalidation could have a limited impact on the final result.
The decision of the Constitutional Court:
According to Denis Kadima, president of the CENI, only the Constitutional Court is authorized to determine the impact of the invalidation of candidates on the final result of the election. By publishing the provisional results, the CENI automatically withdraws from the file, thus leaving it to the Constitutional Court to decide this question. It is therefore up to this institution to make an informed decision taking into account all the elements present.
The intentions of the CENI:
The president of the CENI, Denis Kadima, clearly stated his intention to follow through with sanctions to dissuade fraudsters from repeating such acts in the future. It is essential to take firm measures to preserve the integrity of the electoral process and ensure transparency. However, it is also important to ensure that these sanctions do not unfairly affect candidates who have respected the rules and the electoral system.
Conclusion :
The invalidation of presidential candidates raises questions about the impact it could have on the final outcome. While some fear significant consequences, it is important to keep in mind that the final decision rests with the Constitutional Court. It is essential that this institution carefully examines all the implications of this invalidation before rendering its verdict.. In all cases, it is imperative to ensure that the electoral process is transparent, fair and respects democratic principles.