Can GECOM investigate complaints of irregularities that allegedly occurred in elections after results have been declared? It cannot. Can GECOM investigate complaints of irregularities occurring in elections while the elections are going on and before results have been declared? It can, where possible. In the latter case, where one or more of its employees commit electoral mistakes or malpractices, or irregularities otherwise occur, GECOM has a duty to take steps that are authorized by law. It can investigate its employees and, if liable, can replace them. It can investigate a systems breakdown affecting one or more areas which cannot be rectified in time before the conclusion of the elections. If this happens, GECOM has the power to cancel the elections in that or those areas and hold them at a later date.
