In a surprise move, the MK Party has issued a formal demand to the Chief Justice and Secretary of Parliament, calling for the inaugural session of the National Assembly to be delayed pending the resolution of election disputes.
According to a statement released in the early hours of the morning, the MK Party’s legal representatives argue that unresolved objections and allegations of election fraud and rigging render the election results unconstitutional. The party is seeking an interdict from the Constitutional Court to prevent the swearing-in of party-nominated candidates as members of the National Assembly until their grievances are addressed.
The MK Party’s move has significant implications, as the absence of their members would prevent the National Assembly from constituting the required 350 members, thereby invalidating the session aimed at appointing a President and government.
The party, joined by other concerned political parties, is exercising its democratic right to ensure free and fair election results, anticipating a possible re-run of elections within three months as per Section 49(3) of the Constitution.
This legal challenge by the MK Party comes as no surprise, as many South Africans have been vocal about their suspicions of election fraud and rigging. Video evidence has surfaced showing ballot papers being discarded and allegations of result manipulation at IEC stations. The outcry has been loud and clear, with many calling for a re-run of the elections. The MK Party’s move has added fuel to the fire, and the country waits with bated breath for the Constitutional Court’s decision. Will justice be served, and will the voices of the people be heard?
