Samok-samok ra daw ni sila, according sa COMELEC
Unsa na’ng “NUISANCE” uy? Well, Sugboanons, the term “nuisance” refers to something that causes inconvenience and annoyance. So, putting the two together, a “nuisance candidate” is someone whose intent is to mock the election process and cause confusion or inconvenience to voters. In short, nagpataas ra sila sa lista!
According to the Omnibus Election Code’s Section 69, a nuisance candidate is defined as one who files a certificate of candidacy:
- to put the election process in mockery or disrepute; or
- to cause confusion among the voters by the similarity of the names; or
- in other circumstances which clearly demonstrate that the candidate has NO bona fide intention to run for the office and to prevent a faithful determination of the true will of the electorate.
The Forty-Seven
The COMELEC declared 47 senate aspirants as “NUISANCE CANDIDATES” and may revoke their run for candidacy for the upcoming May 2025 elections. But, of course, there is a process for the candidates to file a petition for reconsideration:
An aspirant gets tagged as a nuisance candidate for many reasons, including but not limited to the following:
- No political party
- Lacks social media presence
- No statements
- No policies
- No platforms
So, Sugboanons, do you agree with the list of nuisance candidates or should the COMELEC reconsider especially to give way for new leaders to rise in the future?
