THE Solomon Islands’ opposition’s attempt to unseat the government through the court system has been described as a futile exercise.
And the futility of the case was one of the main reasons he had applied for the case to be struck out in court tomorrow.
“This case has no reasonable cause of action,” Muria told reporters outside the court.
“It’s basically a futile exercise.
“Furthermore, it has not followed due process and the law.”
The new Coalition, which claims the support of 28 of the 50 Members of Parliament, filed the case two weeks ago to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to immediately convene Parliament.
This followed the resignation of 19 MPs, including 12 ministers, who joined the Opposition and Independent Group.
Prime Minister Manele has refused to call Parliament despite leading a minority government, prompting the new Coalition to take legal action.
Lawyers for the new Coalition said they would challenge the strike-out application in court.
Source: InDepth Solomons
