CDC explains NLA, NRSA queries on charter
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THE CONSTITUTION Drafting Commission (CDC) Wednesday faced a long list of inquiries in regard to its drafting work on the new charter from members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) during their mee
The inquiries challenged almost all of the sections the CDC has introduced, ranging from a new single-ballot electoral system, the MPs, the senators, the PM candidates lists, as well as the empowered Constitutional Court.
The drafters were asked to explain to them, for instance, how the newly proposed electoral system is better than the others, as well as how the new draft could deal with corruption or electoral fraud. Also, they asked about the transitory provisions that would to some extent determine the fate of the so-called “five rivers”.
The drafters responded to some of the inquiries and promised to give further explanations in the form of proper documents because some issues were complicated and would take time to explain.
The CDC Wednesday met formally with the NLA and the NRSA with the principal purpose of explaining to them the content of the charter draft before they make formal recommendations and submit to it by mid-February.
The CDC had released its initial charter draft last week and is currently working to publicise its work to the public so they could also give opinions on the draft.
