Why we must show restraint

Does holding elections alone constitute democracy? Or is there a crying need for deeper structural reform?

The Republic is witnessing unprecedented scenes of political and constitutional conflict -- not unexpected considering that the national elections are fast approaching. However, if one particular trend stands out across constitutional institutions, it is the abiding theme of how institutions under the Constitution are far from exercising restraint.

Conflicts between agencies and institutions with varying constitutional roles is not at all a bad thing. In fact, such conflicts inherently give rise to the political check and balance that the Constitution envisages. Which is why those who hold forth on how institutions must work with one another and avoid conflict do not