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Election blow: 2,274 candidates from 45 parties left out
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2026 local government elections saw 2,274 candidates from 45 parties barred from running because they did not complete their nominations on the IEC’s online portal before the deadline, leaving thousands of potential candidates out of the race.
WHY IT MATTERS
The exclusion of a large number of candidates could impact the diversity and competitiveness of local representation, raising concerns about the fairness of the electoral process.
Thousands of potential candidates have been left out of the 2026 local government elections after failing to finalise their nominations on the IEC’s online system before the deadline.
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