misc No
The petition is incompetent as the petitioner failed to establish locus standi by not showing in the affidavit how his rights were personally affected, contrary to section 4(2) of BRADEA. The Parliament is a necessary party to the proceedings and its non-joinder is a fatal defect. The supporting affidavit contains legal arguments and opinions, rendering it incurably defective. The petition is struck out.
Source excerpt
- Locus standi
- Necessary parties
- Affidavit requirements
- Public interest litigation
- Local government elections
- Independent electoral commission