(1) The candidacy papers shall bear the following
information:
- The full name, date and place of birth, occupation and residence of the
candidate;
- The colour, emblem and title chosen for printing ballot papers.
(2) The candidacy papers shall be accompanied by:
(a) The list of the 300 signatures of dignitaries as required under Section
121 above, where applicable;
(b) A certified copy of the candidate’s birth certificate, no more than 3
(three) months old;
(c) The presentation and nomination papers submitted by the party
sponsoring the candidate, where applicable;
(d) A declaration whereby the candidate undertakes, on honour, to abide
by the Constitution;
(e) A certificate of non-conviction (Criminal record form No.3), no more
than 3 (three) months old;
(f) A tax or no-tax certificate;
(g) A certificate of nationality;
(h) The original copy of a certificate showing payment of the deposit.
(3) It shall be forbidden to choose an emblem bearing all the 3
(three) colours, namely GREEN, RED and YELLOW.
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