Specially Elected MPs to be selected tomorrow
Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | 1880 Views |
The general election of Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) is expected to convene tomorrow.
The meeting, scheduled for 2pm at the Main Chamber of the National Assembly, is in preparation for the 13th Parliament.
"The President, who in terms of Section 58 (1), shall be entitled to speak and vote in all proceedings of the National Assembly. Furthermore, the President is entitled to nominate six candidates for election," Silas Sehularo said in a statement.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...