Press Release From The Electoral Office of Jamaica - October 1, 2025
Mr. Paul Buchanan, an unsuccessful candidate in the 3 September 2025 general election for St. Andrew West Central, by letter dated 16 September 2025, requested the Constituted Authority to apply to the Election Court to void the election results in that constituency. He relied on the ground stipulated in section 37(e) of the Election Petition Act:
“that there is an upsurge in violence or any irregularity during election day in one or more polling stations or polling divisions or in any electoral division or constituency which would lead to a substantial distortion or subversion of the process of free and fair election.”
Mr. Buchanan submitted several affidavits from himself and others in support of his request.
After careful consideration of the affidavits and relevant case law, the Constituted Authority found that the evidence presented did not satisfy the standard contemplated by the wording of section 37(e).
Therefore, the Constituted Authority refused Mr. Buchanan’s request. On 30 September 2025, it informed him in writing of its decision and provided him with a copy of the written reasons for its decision.
Editor's Note
I don't understand this move by the PNP and they should share it with the public. Many of us could not see the wisdom in Mr. Buchanan's action.
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I really did not expect a different outcome and I doubt he did.
ReplyDeleteAnyway nothing beats a try.
Dont understand? Really? Of course they would not find anything even though it is right in front of them. Height of corruption again. It never seems to stop and this rate it won't. Jamaica in for very sad and dark times
ReplyDeleteFoolish move by Mr Buchanan & the Opposition- Mr Trump Style won't work in Jamaica...we are better than that!...Mr B you are a very Poor loser twice over & you have insulted our strong DEMOCRACY-
ReplyDeleteIf a recount was done in the presence of reps from both parties and the result is the same, i am curious as to the grounds on which he has proceeded with this action. Also it is said that the remaining boxes after the point at which he was leading are from JLP strongholds which have in the past showed similar results them really not sure why Mr B expects a different result 🤷🏾
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