Excerpt from statement: “The Joint Opposition has consistently called for an independent Commission of…

Excerpt from statement: “The Joint Opposition has consistently called for an independent Commission of Inquiry and therefore welcomes its establishment. However, we are deeply disappointed that there was no consultation with the parliamentary opposition or other key national stakeholders regarding the composition of the Commission. A tragedy of this magnitude demands a process that inspires confidence across the political and social spectrum. Inclusive consultation would have strengthened the credibility and legitimacy of the inquiry from its inception.”