The Constitutional Court of Sèo Tomeé and Predncipe has declared a recent plenary session convened by a group of parliamentarians, without the authorization of the National Assembly's President, to be unconstitutional. This ruling nullifies all decisions made during that session, including the removal of the Assembly President and the dismissal of judges from the Court itself.
This swift decision, delivered within 24 hours, intensifies the ongoing political crisis in the nation, characterized by party divisions, institutional conflicts, and an upcoming electoral calendar. Political analyst Liberato Moniz commented, "This decision underscores the fragility of our political institutions. It sends a clear message that attempts to bypass constitutional procedures will not stand, but it also raises questions about how political actors will navigate the tensions ahead of the elections."
The Constitutional Court's intervention comes at a delicate time for S03o Tomeé and Predncipe, as the nation seeks to balance governance, party interests, and the integrity of its electoral process.
