Media Wire Express Correspondent
Former President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has lodged an appeal against the country’s electoral commission’s decision, which barred him from participating in the upcoming elections. This move comes in response to the commission’s ruling last week.
Jacob Zuma, who is 81 years old, held the presidency from 2009 until 2018, when he was compelled to resign due to corruption allegations against him. In 2021, he was found guilty of contempt of court and handed a 15-month prison sentence. According to the South African constitution, individuals who have served prison sentences longer than 12 months are ineligible to contest in elections.
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Reports from the AFP news agency indicate that court documents filed on behalf of Jacob Zuma contest the electoral commission’s decision, arguing that the commission lacked valid reasons to impede the political rights of the former president.
This appeal marks another twist in the legal saga surrounding Jacob Zuma, who has faced a series of legal battles and controversies over the years. His bid to overturn the electoral commission’s decision sets the stage for a potentially protracted legal process as South Africa prepares for its next round of elections.
