Holistic Reforms in Governance Sought
Key Points
- Broader Constitutional Amendments – Civil society groups demand reforms beyond judicial changes, covering legislative, electoral, and local governance.
- Parliamentary Oversight – Fafen calls for increased parliamentary control over international treaties and fiscal policies, limiting executive authority.
- Appointments & Accountability – Proposal to reform appointment processes for judiciary, armed forces, and ECP officials, with parliament empowered to impeach them.
- Electoral & Local Government Reforms – Ban on independent candidates joining parties post-election without fresh mandate; stronger local governance with fixed election timelines.
- Judicial Transparency – CPDI urges public access to judicial affairs, mandatory asset disclosures by judges, and accountability for corruption even after resignation.
Summary
Civil society organizations, including Fafen and CPDI, have called for comprehensive constitutional reforms beyond judicial changes. They propose expanding parliamentary authority over treaties, restructuring appointment processes for key offices, and strengthening local governance. Electoral reforms include preventing independent candidates from party-switching post-election. Additionally, CPDI advocates for judicial transparency, ensuring public access to court-related information and accountability for judges.
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