Change and Reform: We Reject Govt. Mentality of 'Vacuum or Accepting Extension of Terms'
The Change and Reform bloc condemned on Tuesday the appointment of “unqualified” individuals at positions at various state institutions, stressing the need to adhere to the constitution.
MP Ibrahim Kanaan stated after the bloc's weekly meeting: “We reject the government's approach of either facing vacuum or accepting the extension of terms of officials or authorities, such as parliament.”
He then listed a number of cases where Lebanon was faced with vacuum or an extension, such as last year's postponed parliamentary elections.
The elections were not held due to security fears and failure of political blocs to agree on a new electoral law, which consequently led to the parliament extending its term for a second time.
The Change and Reform bloc voted against the extension for a second time.
Kanaan also noted the debate over the tenures of security officials, which include that of Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji.
His term ends in September and it was previously extended for two years in 2013.
“Continuing in this deliberate government approach will only impose options that violate the constitution,” said Kanaan.
He added that the approach serves factionalism and will incur negative repercussions on the country.
“It seems that the constitutional violations target a certain sect, especially Christians,” he remarked.
He warned that the bloc may call for an extraordinary meeting should the situation in Lebanon continue.
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