Algerian political parties are preparing to appeal election results as the National Independent Elections Authority continues to receive and aggregate reports from various wilayas following the legislative elections. The National Independent Elections Authority is receiving tally, counting, and aggregation reports from various wilayas for the second day following the legislative elections. Several political formations have begun compiling observations and reservations recorded during the electoral process. Appeals will be filed with the Constitutional Court for cases requiring review, adhering to the procedures and deadlines set by the organic law on the electoral system. The Constitutional Court is preparing to receive these notifications and is mandated to rule within 10 days. The National Independent Elections Authority announced provisional results for electing members of the National People's Assembly based on counting reports. Any list of candidates, individual candidate, or participating party has the right to appeal these provisional results by filing a petition with the Constitutional Court within 48 hours of the announcement. The Constitutional Court is the sole legal authority empowered to rule on the final results after their official announcement by the National Independent Elections Authority.
Specific Grievances Detailed
Political parties have raised several reservations concerning the recently concluded legislative elections. These reservations primarily concern the method of calculating the electoral threshold. Concerns were also raised regarding the alleged presence of representatives from some parties inside polling and counting centers, which is contrary to electoral law. Reservations also relate to alleged presence of representatives from some parties inside polling and counting centers, contrary to the law.
Delays in delivering counting reports at the municipal level and final aggregation reports were another point of contention. Concerns were raised about delays in delivering counting reports at the municipal level and final aggregation reports. The 'Voice of the People' party, for instance, reported that its lists were not considered in seat distribution despite achieving the legal threshold in approximately ten wilayas. The 'Voice of the People' party recorded achieving the legal threshold in about ten wilayas, but their lists were not considered in seat distribution. The 'Society for Peace Movement' also documented cases where voters' names were not included in registration lists, even though they had previously registered. The 'Society for Peace Movement' also observed cases of voters' names not being included in registration lists despite prior registration. Additionally, the movement recorded instances of voters being directed to polling stations other than their original assigned locations.
Further reservations included allegations of political formations using suspicious money to influence voters and buy votes. Reservations included the alleged use of suspicious money to influence voters and buy votes by some political formations. Parties also cited the alleged opening of offices near polling stations, which were then exploited by some political groups to influence voters. Reservations also included the alleged opening of offices near polling stations and their exploitation by some parties to influence voters. These observations collectively detail the specific grievances that the parties plan to present in their appeals.
Parties Voice Concerns
Some political formations, particularly those that achieved significant results in several wilayas, have recorded reservations regarding the legislative elections. The 'Voice of the People' party (حزب صوت الشعب) has initiated the process of receiving counting reports from various wilayas, alongside reports submitted by its party representatives. The 'Voice of the People' party (حزب صوت الشعب) has begun receiving counting reports from various wilayas and reports from party representatives. Based on this information, the 'Voice of the People' party is currently studying the possibility of filing appeals with the Constitutional Court. The 'Voice of the People' party is studying the possibility of filing appeals with the Constitutional Court.
Separately, the 'Society for Peace Movement' (حركة مجتمع السلم) has noted observations that it believes require the intervention of the Constitutional Court. The 'National Liberation Front' (حزب جبهة التحرير الوطني) is also in the process of compiling information, continuing to receive counting reports from various wilayas across the country. The 'National Liberation Front' (حزب جبهة التحرير الوطني) is still receiving counting reports from various wilayas. Within the 'National Liberation Front', some candidates are preparing to file appeals with the Constitutional Court concerning specific recorded results. Some candidates from the 'National Liberation Front' are preparing to file appeals with the Constitutional Court regarding certain recorded results.
The 'Democratic National Rally' (التجمع الوطني الديمقراطي) and the 'Future Front' (جبهة المستقبل) are similarly receiving counting reports and detailed accounts from their respective representatives. Appeals planned by the 'National Liberation Front' are specifically targeting candidates, accusing them of practices that allegedly harmed the electoral process, particularly within the wilayas of Algiers and Djelfa. Appeals filed by the 'National Liberation Front' target candidates, accusing them of practices that harmed the electoral process, particularly in the wilayas of Algiers and Djelfa.
Legal Process and Timelines
The Constitutional Court continues to receive provincial electoral committee reports concerning the legislative elections. According to the law, provincial electoral committee reports or those for voters abroad must be deposited within 96 hours following the close of polls, a period which can be extended by an additional 48 hours. The law stipulates that provincial electoral committee reports or those for voters abroad must be deposited within 96 hours after the close of polls, extendable by 48 hours. When an appeal is filed, the Constitutional Court is mandated to notify the list or candidate against whom the appeal is lodged, requiring them to submit a written memorandum within 72 hours of the appeal's filing. The Constitutional Court notifies the list or candidate against whom an appeal is filed to submit a written memorandum within 72 hours of the appeal's filing. The Court then rules on these appeals within three days after the expiration of this 72-hour period. The Constitutional Court rules on appeals within three days after the expiry of the 72-hour period. Final results are subsequently announced within a maximum of 10 days from the date of receiving the provisional results, a timeframe that can be extended by a decision from the Constitutional Court president. Final results are announced within a maximum of 10 days from the date of receiving provisional results, extendable by decision of the Constitutional Court president.
