Within the next 72 hours, the president is poised to make a criticalannouncement regarding the forthcoming general election. This imminentdecision stems from the president’s proactive approach, as they hadpreviously initiated correspondence with the chief election commissioner,expressing their intention to convene a meeting to discuss and determinethe election date.
Regrettably, the chief election commissioner responded by denying therequest for a meeting, citing Article 57 of the Election Act 2017 as thebasis for the commission’s exclusive authority to set the election date. Ina parallel turn of events, the Ministry of Law conveyed a similar responseto the president’s appeal for guidance on this matter.
This chain of refusals has left the president seeking alternative means toexercise their influence and fulfill their constitutional responsibilities.
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Amidst these developments, there has been a buzz of speculation regardingthe president’s potential recourse to Article 58 of the Constitution todeclare the election date independently. In this context, the deniedmeeting held paramount importance, as it was seen as a pivotal step in thepresident’s strategy to navigate the intricacies of election scheduling andassert their role in the democratic process. The nation now awaits thepresident’s next move, as this unfolding situation raises questions aboutthe balance of power between the executive and electoral authorities.
