Why shifting burden of proof in electoral cases is dangerous for INEC – SAN

“Once INEC is made to discharge the burden of proof, it means that INEC could align itself with the respondent who was declared as elected to prove or validate his due election or return," Daudu who argued that one of the foundational roles of INEC is to act as an impartial umpire in the electoral process, including in post-election dispute resolution said.