The Social Democratic and Liberal Party is now calling for the Prime Minister to consult with the political parties before the appointment of the Supervisor of Elections and the members of the Electoral Commission.
Under the 2013 Constitution, any appointments to be made by the Constitution Offices Commission before the next sitting of parliament have to be made by the Prime Minister in this transitional period.
After the first parliament sitting, the Constitution Offices Commission will be appointed.
The commission will consist of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Attorney General, two persons appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and one person appointed on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition.
SODELPA’s senior official Doctor Tupeni Baba said in the transitional period, the Prime Minister does not need to consult with anyone on the appointments.
Doctor Baba said they are ready to hold consultations with the Prime Minister.
It was earlier highlighted by the government that the appointments for the Supervisor of Elections and the members of the Electoral Commission will undergo a transparent process.
We are currently trying to speak to Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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Baba calls on PM to consult with parties
