Politics of Swaziland - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in Swaziland. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Swaziland.

Political parties are banned by the constitution promulgated on 13 October 1978; illegal parties are prohibited from holding large public gatherings. At the last elections, 18 October 2003, only non-partisans were elected. One of them is a member of the opposition Ngwane National Liberatory Congress. Most opposition politicians boycotted the elections.

Summary of the 18 October 2003 House of Assembly of Swaziland election results
Members Seats
Independents nominated by traditional local councils 55
Attorney-General 1
women elected for each region 4
Appointed members 10
Total 82
e • d Composition of the Swaziland Senate
Members Seats
Appointed members 20
Members elected by the House of Assembly 10
Total 30

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