PRE-ELECTION MATTERS - Meaning of pre-election matters; proper time to file pre-election matters and the effect of a pre-election matter filed out of time
HELD:
"Section 285(9) of the 1999 Constitution, as altered, provides: "285(9) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Constitution, every pre-election matter shall be filed not later than 14 days from the date of the occurrence of the event, decision or action complained of in the suit.
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