Portia Simpson Miller finally concedes victory

Mrs. Simpson Miller has finally conceded victory to the Jamaica Labour Party. Most people thought she should have done so from Monday evening, but this was not to be. She claims she would address the nation once there was a recount, which so far has brought the JLP further victory. (32-28).  Personally I think she should have just conceded on Monday evening.

Now the next thing on the PNP’s agenda is pursuing the JLP candidates who allegedly have US citizenship and are now about to be sworn in.

 Here is where the problem is:

Under the Jamaican Constitution (1962) 40 (2 a)  it states that:

No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a Senator or elected as a member of the House of Representatives who-

is, by virtue of his own act, under any acknowledgment of allegiance, obedience or adherence to a foreign Power or State;

There has been much talk about this and it has been explained by the legal eagles that once you are a citizen of a Commonwealth state, you would be somewhat exempt from this if you are resident in Jamaica for at least one year. Based on this, there could be a problem in the formation of the next administration. 

I shall form no opinion until the matter is sorted in the courts, but in the interim I ask, what’s your view?