Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Election Tribunals — Scope of Section 285(1)(b) — Term of Office ‘Ceased’

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The principle delineates the jurisdictional boundary of election tribunals under Section 285(1)(b). The tribunal's jurisdiction is triggered only where there is a dispute as to whether a Governor's term has actually ceased, typically arising from a resolution by the House of Assembly under Section 189.…

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