Dear Editor,
I have been contemplating possible implications/consequences of two statements which have been attributed to certain local political operatives. The statements are firstly, “the President is illegal” and secondly, “Parliament is dead.” The following questions arise:
Can a President who is illegal, legally set a date for elections?
Can there be a legal Leader of the Opposition if Parliament is dead, or do the two die together?
If a legal Leader of the Opposition does not exist, are actions of the immediate past Leader of the Opposition purporting to still function in that capacity unlawful?
A response from anyone, especially those versed in the appropriate theory whether of Constitution or contradiction or whatever, would be welcome.
Yours faithfully,
Rashleigh E Jackson
