By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSATHE Constitutional Court has dismissed the matter where governance activist Isaac Mwanza was seeking its interpretation on whether a minister can be in office after dissolution but before commencement of Parliament.The Court in its judgement delivered on Monday, January 31, 2022, by Judge Professor Margaret Munalula said Mr Mwanza should have moved the court through a petition and not originating summons as he was seeking interpretation of the constitution.In this matter, Mr Mwanza had asked the Constitutional Court, among many issues, to give an interpretation of whether a nominated Member of Parliament can be sworn in as minister and perform ministerial functions without having taken a Parliamentary oath.Mr Mwanza also questioned whether it was legal for the President or any other appointing authority to terminate employment of public officers without just cause and due process citing article 173(3) of the Constitution.He asked the court to state whether a presidential abolishment of an […]
ConCourt dismisses petition on ministers
