Thirdly, it is recommended that the Election Code include a provision that adjudication bodies at all levels are permitted to duly consider all election-related cases (pre-election day, election day, and post-election day) on their own initiative despite any particular admissibility requirements not being met. Including in the Code, exceptions to the regular procedures for filing complaints and appeals should be avoided as much as possible to avoid confusion among stakeholders. It is vital that the procedure be clear enough so as to avoid positive or negative conflicts of jurisdiction or ambiguity as to the authorised decision-maker.
