However, the main purpose of the amendments of Article 17A of the Constitution is to ensure that Members of Parliament (MPs) continue to remain members of their respective political parties for the full term of Parliament.
The main reason for political instability in Vanuatu is that there are too many political parties and the frequent switching of sides by politicians.
Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, revealed this decision yesterday afternoon at Feiawa Park, during the official launch of the Referendum awareness for Port Vila.
All media platforms are currently hotbeds of debate over the national referendum regarding two significant amendments to the national constitution. The vote scheduled for May 29th 2024, is the first in the country’s 43-year history and the changes to the constitution aim to address one of the country’s longstanding concerns – political instability.
The eligible voting population in Luganville, Santo, has been urged to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming National Referendum so the Government can fulfill its mandate and deliver rightful services to the people instead of spending time and money focusing on the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) in bids to remain in power and maintain political stability.
Public servants are not actively campaigning for the ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum