Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:34:19 +0000 UPND President Hakainde Hichilema must realise that he is tempting fate and in the process may expose his members and the nation at large to an outcome that may jeopardise the peace we have enjoyed for the last 51 years. The threat to peace should not be under-estimated. It is understandable that he is bitter for losing the last presidential election but this is not an excuse to subvert the law and structures that form the basis of our electoral system. He must realise that the Presidency is a creature of statute governed by very specific laws. In this regard the constitution has established the mode of election of the President and the manner in which those disputing the outcome can challenge them. Central is the 14-day window in which an aggrieved party may challenge the outcome. The law is clear and unambiguous in setting a 14-day limitation. […]
