Why Opposition Parties Are Hurting Themselves

Section 85(5) of the Electoral Act bars courts from handling internal party disputes. By rushing to court, our opposition parties are undermining their own rights. Judges who hear these cases act against the law they swore to uphold. Instead of answering illegal summons, opposition leaders should organize peaceful protests outside court premises. They can also petition the Judicial Service Commission and appeal to the international community. Standing firm on their legal rights is the only way to force respect for party autonomy.

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