political actors as prescribed by Article 3 of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy. Accordingly, the Court found a violation of these provisions. 270. The Court measures therefore before any orders election the Respondent to ensure State to take that the process the necessary of nomination of members of the electoral body by political parties, especially opposition parties, as well as CSOs are driven by those entities, based on pre-determined criteria, with authority to organise themselves, consult, hold elections as necessary, and submit the required nominees. COSTS 271. Neither party made submissions on costs. 272. The Court notes that Rule 30 of the Rules of Court provides that "unless otherwise decided by the Court, each Party shall bear its own costs". 273. The Court therefore decides that each Party shall bear its own costs. OPERATIVE PART 274. For these reasons, The COURT, Unanimously: On Jurisdiction: Dismisses the objection on jurisdiction of the Court; Declares that it has jurisdiction. On Admissibility: 59