Richard Awaits His Fate
Monday, September 19, 2016
Richard was summoned before the National Assembly disciplinary committee for alleged illegal political activism while employed under the Public Service Act (PSA).
The hearing comes two weeks after the dismissal of his urgent application to interdict the disciplinary process pending an intended constitutional challenge.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...