Statesmanship key in review of electoral laws to protect poll

There is no doubt that reverberations of the Supreme Court decision on the presidential elections will be felt for long. Whether it will improve or destabilise our electoral process, it is too early to tell. For now, our focus must be on ensuring we hold the fresh election within constitutional timelines.

While that election must be in conformity with the Constitution, we must come to terms with certain realities. Preparing an election in 60 days in our environment will be a hard call, and the honest among us know some compromises will be inevitable. What is important is that these compromises are disclosed and negotiated openly with all concerned parties and that any compromises do not injure the credibility of the election.