8 January 2025 08:18 pm Views - 545
The Acting Inspector General of Police has directed senior officers to initiate investigations into over 1,000 candidates from the previous General Elections who have failed to submit their income and expenditure reports.
According to the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act No. 03 of 2023, candidates, political parties and independent groups are mandated to submit reports detailing their income and expenses to the Electoral Officer within 21 days of the election results being released.
However, the Election Commission has identified 1,042 candidates and 197 party secretaries and independent group leaders who have not complied with this requirement.
In response, the Acting IGP has instructed that investigations be conducted under the supervision of the DIG of the Legal Division, with support from the Divisional Crime Investigation Bureaus in the relevant police divisions.
Senior DIGs, DIGs and Divisional Officers have been tasked with preparing reports related to the non-compliant individuals, with all necessary documentation to be submitted for legal advice to the Attorney General by January 31.