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dbaldeh
USA
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 Posted - 24 Oct 2006 : 22:27:02
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It has been linging in my mind whether the President infact violated the constitution by appointing a new cabinet without taking OATH for a new term. Or did he appoint a new cabinet to finish up the rest of this term? Which is which?
It should be interesting to find out what the constitution stipulates in appointing a new cabinet before the swearing in ceremony. Off course this would not be the first time the President violates the constitution if he infact did, but for historical records we need to know. I will try to find out, but if someone have quick access to the constitution that would be helpful to our readership.
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Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
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kayjatta
2978 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2006 : 22:44:02
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I would be interested to know the answer.I am not too familiar with Gambian law , but is it an executive power to reshuffle the cabinet any time ? I would think so because the cabinet are political appointees and could be fired at will.Someone could correct me on this , please.
I am also interested in finding out the fate of Kaba Bajo, Sheikh Tijan Hydara , and particularly Susan Wafa Ogoo who has held a steady post as tourism secretary since 1994 perhaps because of her alledged connection to Jammeh's school years. |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2006 : 22:54:19
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It looks like they were appointed and not sworn in yet. That is usually done by the Secreatary to the Cabinet.
Either way, if he is sworn in, the new cabinet can still function. Since the appointing authority is still in position, then appointees should be legitimate. The appointment is diffrent from the swearing in. The latter legitimises their authority. |
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dbaldeh
USA
934 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2006 : 23:02:47
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There are other dimensions to the question. This also brings to mind continuity in government. The President seems to be jumping ahead of himself and the game.
Kayjatta's response seems to make sense that these are political appointees so they can be dismissed and buried six feet deep anytime without violating the constitution.. Just kidding...
Any normal governing party would wait to be sworn in before for a new time to begin a new chapter for moving the country forward. I guess this is a clue as to what to expect in the next five years... |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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SOH
Gambia
46 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2006 : 12:55:39
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The real tragedy is when a good cabinet minister is removed from his post.
Just when the good work is moving, the removal creates a void not easily filled.
One would have thought that the experiences of the past would have helped avoid their repetition.
Peace from the Son of Haileh |
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kayjatta
2978 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2006 : 17:27:00
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Sources from Gambian newspapers indicate that the president relied on section 70 subsections 1 and 3 , and section 71 subsections 1 and 3 to reshuffle the cabinet.
Therefore to find out if there is any violation of law one would like to check the constitutional provisions he relied on ( mentioned above) to see what powers are provided to the president by the constitution in this case.
A copy of the constitution might be available online , but may not be up-to-date. |
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