These three groups had pointed out the fact that dubious proxies circulated, and that their number was abnormally high.
A figure of 6% total proxy is mentioned by certain sources, while the average rarely exceeds 3%.
In Ninove, where suspicions of electoral fraud also loom, 7% of the votes were also proxies.
Suspicions of electoral fraud in Ninove: 1,618 proxies on election day, towards a recount of votes or new elections?
The opening of an investigation by the public prosecutor concerned possible irregularities.
A new vote or an appeal to the Council of State
The cancellation of the result of the municipal elections in Saint-Josse by the jurisdictional college would a priori result in the calling of new elections.
A legal appeal can, however, be filed with the Council of State, within 8 days of the decision being notified.
The Council of State then has 60 days to rule. If the cancellation of the elections is confirmed, new elections must be called within fifty days.
On October 13, Mayor Emir Kir’s list obtained 50.5% of the votes, winning an absolute majority with 17 seats out of 29.
Still according to our information, Philippe Boikete, leader of the PS in Saint-Josse, has also filed a criminal complaint for electoral fraud. He will also become a civil party, so that an investigating judge can be appointed and a criminal investigation can be started.
