126. In several places, the Code – in requiring objections to be filed by representatives of list submitters – provides that such objections may also be filed within a short period of time (five hours) at the next higher electoral body.[93] These are desirable provisions which address repeated allegations during previous elections that party representatives were not permitted to enter their objections into the record, especially at polling stations. While evidence for consideration in complaints should not be limited to those recorded in the minutes, the legal claims made should be limited to those recorded, as provided in the Code[94].
