Government to Fill National Assembly Vacancies Promptly
Summary
The government will expedite the process to fill two vacant National Assembly seats, with the Election Commission moving ahead on the by-election process for elected members. It also plans to quickly recommend a nominee for the President-appointed seat, citing the need to avoid leaving parliamentary positions vacant.
Key Points
- The government says it will move quickly to fill both vacant National Assembly seats.
- The Election Commission is proceeding with the by-election process for the elected members' vacant seats under the current law.
- A nominee for the President-appointed seat will be recommended promptly, with inclusivity and qualifications in mind.
- The government says coordination will be strengthened among the Federal Parliament, Election Commission, and the Prime Minister’s Office to avoid future vacancies.
