The torment could soon be over
Lowenfield now has the APNU+AFC incorrectly winning by one seat.
Whatever the ruling, the Commission is expected to rely on its powers under the Constitution to give effect to the recount results, if the CEO proves to be recalcitrant. In a widely seen interviews from 2015 and 2019, the CEO said that impersonation at elections is impossible and that he is constitutionally bound to obey the instructions of the Commission. In blatant contradiction of his own declarations, he has unilaterally and illegally cast aside 115,000 votes, and recently declared that he is a constitutional office holder and his duties under the Constitution take persons for the September intake as the pandemic does not look like it will be over soon. precedence over instructions from the Commission. A decision by the CCJ based on (1) or (2) above is likely to see further litigation because it will give licence to the CEO to continue to insist on manipulating the results.
It appears unlikely that foreign observers and governments will wait any longer for a lawful declaration of results. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s said in a recent statement: “It is long past due for a transition of power…They should get on with it.” Actions by the CEO or any other agency which delays a declaration of lawful results, or by their actions instigate further litigation, could invoke sanctions sooner rather than later. APNU+AFC does not seem unduly bothered.