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Lawyer warns of looming constitutional crisis
02 Apr 2013 at 05:42hrs | Views
Legal expert Chris Mhike has warned of a looming constitutional crisis if President Mugabe decides to extend the lifespan of the Executive beyond the 3-month limit provided for in the constitution.
He said it would be illegal for vice-presidents, cabinet ministers and their deputies to continue carrying out their Executive duties three months more after dissolution of Parliament.
Mhike said that if elections are not held by October, it would also be illegal for Mugabe to appoint a Cabinet because his term of office would have lapsed.
His comments follow recent announcements by Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs minister Eric Matinenga that Parliament will be dissolved by June 29, the day when the Presidential term also expires.
He said it would be illegal for vice-presidents, cabinet ministers and their deputies to continue carrying out their Executive duties three months more after dissolution of Parliament.
His comments follow recent announcements by Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs minister Eric Matinenga that Parliament will be dissolved by June 29, the day when the Presidential term also expires.
Source - newsday
