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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 12:24:15
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LAWMAKERS GIVE PRESIDENT POWERS TO DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT
Lawmakers on Thursday amended section 96 of the second Republican Constitution, giving powers to the President to dissolve Parliament and call for snap elections anytime he/she thinks it is in the best interest of the country. The bill was supported by twenty nine APRC Parliamentarians and opposed by the three NADD deputies, namely Halifa Sallah, Kemeseng Jammeh and Sidia Jatta. The APRC National Assembly Member for Sami, Edrisa Samba Sallah decided to abstain. Some of the APRC deputies left the assembly few minutes before the casting of votes. The bill was brought to the National Assembly by the Secretary of State for Justice Sheikh Tijan Hydara. The bill makes it clear that the President cannot dissolve Parliament eighteen months before the general elections.
The minority leader, Halifa Sallah cited chapter one, subsection (2) of the constitution and averred that power is derived from the people. He went further to say that he is opposed to the bill because it nullifies the check and balance system.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 31/2006, 24-26 April, 2006
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 18:46:16
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| Well, this is a slow pace to a one party state in the gambia. We will see the true picture come November this year. When the president can dissolve the assembly, where is the check and balance and separation of powers in a democracy. The National Assembly is a cosmetic body only used when needed to give a semblance to constitutional rule. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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taalibeh
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 20:00:55
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| What is the implications of this bill? |
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