The Election Commission announced that the asset and liabilities statements of all candidates running in the upcoming general elections on behalf of recognized political parties and independent groups must be submitted with the nomination papers.
The election regulatory authority stated that the statements must accurately reflect the candidates’ assets and liabilities as of the day the election poll is officially declared, in accordance with Sections 80(01)(P), 82(01)(E), 82(02), 89, and 90(04) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
“Election Commission – All candidates running in the general election must declare their assets and liabilities.”
Along with their nomination forms, candidates nominated for National List positions in Parliament have to submit by Article 99A to provide the Election Commission with their asset and liabilities statements.
A reminder has been issued out by the Election Commission regarding the consequences of not providing the necessary declarations with the nomination papers.
