Aoun Hints at Elections Under 1960 Law to Avoid Vacuum

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President Michel Aoun hinted on Tuesday that he would call for staging the parliamentary elections under the 1960 law to avoid vacuum at the legislative authority.

“I don't want the 1960 law, but if we fail to reach a solution am I allowed to leave the Republic in vacuum?” Aoun asked addressing a Press Club delegation at the Presidential Palace.

The President remarked that leaving the 1960 law to rule the upcoming polls is not what he wishes “but I will not leave the country to vacuum if a new law electoral is not devised.”

About the possibility of extension of the parliament's term, Aoun said Lebanon would be overstepping the constitution if the term is extended, “Articles of the constitution must be respected,” he said.

“According to the constitution, the people will be invited for the elections within 90 days based on the law in force if the parliament's term ends without a new law at hand,” concluded Aoun.

Comments 6
Thumb marcus almost 7 years

choke and die!

Thumb barrymore almost 7 years

“According to the constitution, the people will be invited for the elections within 90 days based on the law in force if the parliament's term ends without a new law at hand,” concluded Aoun.

He just woke up and realized there is a constitution and all his threats and empty words were simply hot air.

Apply the constitution and do your job!

Thumb sophia_angle almost 7 years

he gave time for Lebanese to agree on a new law as taef 50/50% share btw chris/mus. they didnt reach to an agreement...

Missing humble almost 7 years

Changed his mind with the wind...once again...

Missing un520 almost 7 years

Damned if he do, damned if he dont. Procrastinate and people will curse you. Facilitate and people will curse you as well. Of course the election has to take place this year. If its under 1960 law, so be it. All parties kind of agreed the last time around. I did not see anyone staying out of the parlamentarian race.

Thumb thepatriot almost 7 years

Yes! The elections have to take place! Enough is enough!