President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that he will propose legal amendments to introduce a "recall vote" mechanism, allowing citizens to remove Members of Parliament and Local Councilors from office.

Speaking at a youth forum organized by Sangu TV last night, the President noted that those opposing the synchronization of presidential and parliamentary elections often call for holding the parliamentary elections mid-term. However, he pointed out that even in such a scenario, they would coincide with local council elections, still resulting in two separate election cycles.

The President also addressed opposition claims regarding the inability to remove a sitting President, clarifying that the Constitution already explicitly outlines the procedure for the impeachment of a President.

"The mid-term election of the Majlis is not the solution for that. The term of the Majlis is clearly defined. Within my proposed reform agenda, I intend to include a provision where constituents can initiate a recall vote for Members of Parliament and Councilors during their term, as prescribed by law," the President stated.

The President explained that if the performance of a Member of Parliament or a Councilor falls below established legal standards or if they fail to fulfill specific criteria, constituents could submit a petition. Upon securing a specific percentage of support, a formal recall vote would be held to decide on their removal.

"Through a recall vote, constituents will have the power to remove both Parliament Members and Councilors from their positions. Therefore, there is no necessity to hold parliamentary elections mid-term. We should hold the presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day to elect members. If a member fails to meet the legal requirements or conditions during their term, the public is then empowered to remove them from their seat through a recall vote," he added.

The President further confirmed his intention to submit this amendment, asserting that the arguments currently presented by the opposition lack substantial merit.