Article 86. Voting

At every election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall ensure that–

• (a) whatever voting method is used, the system is simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent;
• (b) the votes cast are counted, tabulated and the results announced promptly by the presiding officer at each polling station;
• (c) the results from the polling stations are openly and accurately collated and promptly announced by the returning officer; and
• (d) appropriate structures and mechanisms to eliminate electoral malpractice are put in place, including the safekeeping of election materials.