What remedies are available in the first instance?

Representation ofthe People Act (CAP. 379) and its subsequent amendments

Section 52:

“(1) At theconclusion of the trial of an election petition, the election court shalldetermine whether the member whose election or return is complained of, or anyand what other person, was duly returnedor elected or whether the election was void or whether there was an equality ofvotes at that election, and shall forthwith certify in writing thedetermination to the Speaker, and the determination so certified shall be finalto all intents and purposes.”

Annul orconfirm the election of the contested candidate.