25-11-2024 11:41 PM Jerusalem Timing

Aoun Suggests Constitutional Amendment, Election of President by People

Aoun Suggests Constitutional Amendment, Election of President by People

"Change and Reform" parliamentary bloc chief, Deputy Michel Aoun, on Monday proposed in a press conference at his Rabieh residence, "a salvation initiative" which includes "amendments to the constitution."

."Change and Reform" parliamentary bloc chief, Deputy Michel Aoun, on Monday proposed in a press conference at his Rabieh residence, "a salvation initiative" which includes "amendments to the constitution."

Aoun said that the people should be allowed to elect a Maronite president over two rounds to make the Christian role valuable.

Also, the MP asked for the approval of a new electoral law which would secure a fair representative.

Aoun also proposed that every sect should elect its own deputies at parliament, asserting that this would provide justice and stability. He refused claims that this proposal would only consecrate sectarianism.

On another note, Aoun rebuffed holding his bloc responsible for disrupting the presidential election and reaching vacuum, adding "it's high time to put an end to presidential vacuum."