Election monitoring body, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), says the Provincial Council elections, which have been delayed for a long time, must now be conducted promptly.
Issuing a statement, PAFFREL stated that the term of the current Provincial Councils ended on September 20, 2014, and it has been 11 years since then.
According to the law, Provincial Council elections should be held every six years, but due to various reasons, this has not been implemented. Despite repeated requests from the public, the necessary legal and administrative steps to hold the elections have not been taken.
As such, PAFFREL points out that the delay in conducting the elections has raised concerns among the public and civil society organizations.
They argue that further postponement would undermine democratic principles and the rule of law. Legal experts have pointed out that the failure to hold elections violates constitutional provisions and democratic norms.
Stating that if the Provincial Council Act or the Provincial Council Elections Act is amended, it could further delay the process, PAFFREL said; however, the primary focus should be on fulfilling the legal requirements to conduct the elections without further delay.
In the meantime, civil society groups and activists have intensified their campaigns, urging the government to take immediate action. They emphasize that holding the elections is essential to ensure public representation and uphold democratic governance. (Newswire)
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