ECZ on Independent Candidates; They Must Resign from their Political Parties by 13th June 2026
“A person Is eligible for election as an independent candidate for a National Assembly seat if the person:
(a)is not a member of a political party and has not been a member of a political party for at least two months immediately before the date of theelection; and
(b)meets the qualifications specified in Article 70 for election as a Member of Parliament.’
Consequently, the candidates in question have the canstilutional rights to stand as independents, provided they officially tender Iheirresign from the UFND before 13th June 2026.