First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system

Opposition opposes FPTP bill

Leader of the Opposition, Belden Namah said all parties in the Opposition have decided to oppose the proposed change to the Organic Law on National and Local Level Government Elections to introduce the FPTP.

“Opposition has invited Nick Kuman, the sponsor of the Private Member’s bill to address us, and he graciously did so and explained his reasons to the caucus this week.

“After examining his reasons we have decided that there is no time to deliberate this matter properly between now and the 2022 elections.