Constitutional Council: Challenges Awaiting New President

H e came into the hemicycle of the National Assembly with the prerogative of being ap­ pointed and left as President of the Constitutional Council with the full powers bestowed on him. Remy Nama, yesterday took the oath of office before Parliament in Congress in accordance to Article 51(4) of the Constitution. Equally, taking the oath of office was Abdoulaye Daouda, ap­ pointed by the President of the Re­ public, as member of the Constitu­ tional Council, last October 16 toge­ ther with the aforementioned per­ sonality. Having officially wore the shoes of President of the Constitutional Coun­ cil, the challenges that lie ahead are glaring for Remy Nama. Article 48 of the Constitution stipulates that the Constitutional Council ensures that Presidential elections, parlia­ mentary elections and referendums are conducted in accordance with the law. It is also charged with the proclamation of these results. Mem­ bers of the Council, with Remy Nama at the helm thus have the responsi­ bility of upholding the supremacy of the law. Undoubtedly, such a statu­ tory task requires constant diligence, strict compliance with the law and fairness to all those involved. The President of the Constitutional Council takes the oath of office when electors have been convened to the polls for the legislative and municipal elections. It is therefore an open se­ cret that his first challenge will be ensuring the regularity of the election of legislators into the National As­ sembly. All eyes will be on how he will manage petitions on electoral operatrions. The President of the bureau of Parliament in Congress, Theodore Datouo, who is the Speaker of the National Assembly reminded Remy Nama and Abdoulaye Daouda that, “The forthcoming elections, es­ pecially legislative elections of 7 Fe­ bruary 2027, will be a golden op­ portunity to discharge your duties as Members of the Constitutional...