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Published on 2024-09-29 06:00:00
Political parties are disagreeing over an electoral law that prohibits them from dishing out food to potential voters.
Some parties support the law while others say it’s unrealistic and should be reviewed.
The Electoral Act of 2014 says a person who gives or accepts food in exchange for a vote commits an offence.
If convicted, such a person can be fined N$20 000 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding four years.
The law states that anyone who gives or provides food,…
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