For an Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair election, it must be

For an Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair election, it must be an impartial and independent body. This means that the Electoral Commission should not be controlled by the government or funded by only one of the political parties, but rather should operate independently and without bias towards any political party or candidate. The Electoral Commission should be responsible for ensuring that the election process is fair, transparent, and free from any form of manipulation or interference. It should have the authority to supervise and regulate the entire electoral process, including voter registration, candidate nomination, campaign finance, and vote counting. The commission should be headed by a competent and neutral individual, but not necessarily a Justice of the Supreme Court. Overall, the independence and impartiality of the Electoral Commission are essential for ensuring that the election results accurately reflect the will of the people and that the democratic process is upheld.