Accountability is the essence of democracy, and if the executive authority has failed to exercise it, this does not exempt the PLC members from being subject to their electorate s accountability. The integrity of the institution itself and the credibility of the members would be destroyed should elections be postponed or cancelled. It also urges the PNA executive to undertake its own responsibilities in declaring the process officially under way. Thus the nature, structure and mandate of these institutions must reflect this qualitative shift and clearly indicate an exercise of sovereignty. All parties concerned are required to discharge their responsibilities in facing these challenges.
Elections are the first test and the basic requirement of legitimacy.