ZZE123 wrote:harrydre wrote:ZZE123 wrote:harrydre wrote:under the new constitution, is it possible for the president to send all these goons packing and dissolve parliament have IEBC conduct fresh polls for MPigs and anyone wishing to vie made to sign an agreement before they do?
If i remember correctly an MP can be recalled by the constituents (Not sure how many signatures)am I right??
which has to be after
24 months right?
Seriously?? you just ruined my evening.
You better believe it. They have it covered. I think it's only the president who can save us now since he has to assent to each of the bills for them to take effect
Elections Act
Part IV—reCall of member of ParlIament
45. (1) The electorate in a county or constituency may recall their
member of Parliament before the end of the term of the relevant House
of Parliament on any of the grounds specified in subsection (2).
(2) A member of Parliament may be recalled where the member—
(a) is found, after due process of the law, to have violated the
provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
(b) is found, after due process of the law, to have mismanaged
public resources;
(c) is convicted of an offence under this Act.
(3) A recall of a member of Parliament under subsection (1)
shall only be initiated upon a judgement or finding by the High Court
confirming the grounds specified in subsection (2).
(
4) A recall under subsection (1) shall only be initiated twenty four months after the election of the member of Parliament and not later
than twelve months immediately preceding the next general election.(5) A recall petition shall not be filed against a member of Parliament more than once during the term of that member in Parliament.
(6) A person who unsuccessfully contested an election under this Act shall not be eligible, directly or indirectly, to initiate a petition
under this section.
i.am.back!!!!