HE the Governor over the weekend has issued the following release to RTC News on the upcoming elections.
“It has been brought to my attention that the Proclamation, fixing the election date for 5 December 2016, will not give officials sufficient time to prepare for the election, as envisaged by section 26 of the Elections Ordinance.”
“Whilst the date of 5 December would be compliant with the constitution, in consultation with the Premier, it has been decided that it would be most expedient to postpone the date for the election. I am in discussion with the Premier as regards the new date. I will shortly sign an amended Proclamation giving effect to this decision.”
“I would propose that consideration of whether or not to amend the Elections Ordinance should be on the agenda for Cabinet once the House has been recalled following the election.”
Issued in the name of the Governor, HE Dr John Freeman.
This changes the scope of things which could result in the Premier amending the date for the upcoming elections.
Stay with RTC News as we track this story.
