Parley Okays Direct Election Of President

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Parliament on Friday passed a motion calling for the review of the Constitution in order to make a provision for the direct election of the state President.

Nata-Gweta legislator Polson Majaga had tabled a motion requesting government to amend the Constitution to allow direct election of the President and for appointment of ministers from candidates outside Parliament.

Majaga said as electorates vote for members of Parliament they are directly voting in the President which is not democratic, I would like to call that there may be direct election of the President and not use the current system.

Editor's Comment
Let’s get the constitutional amendment right

Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...

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