These was no consenses ad idem (meeting of minds) when the agreement was signed, more than a century ago, ceded or leased, so there was no contract.
However, ask the people of both territories what they want, a delusional sultan (Sulu), mad president (the Phils) or corrupt prime minister (Malaysia) and they say will a resounding voice, INDEPENDENCE!!!
BusinessMirror – President Aquino studies Sabah options.
The President disclosed that his office was also compiling relevant data that would help firm up the Palace position on the Sabah issue.
