<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I know that a while back, another list member wrote to say that he though
> Halifa would be the best choice and I seconded that motion but only 
> because  of
> the fact that the situation has developed into one where the contenders 
> for
> flag bearer are the NADD executive as opposed to someone unaffiliated with 
> the
> coalition parties. Given that situation, I would choose Halifa simply 
> because
> he  has demonstrated ability, credibility and integrity over the years to
> leave no  doubt in my mind that he would do what was required of him and 
> will
> relinquish  power when the time arrived without any sort of game playing 
> in the
> process.

Jabou,

What the relevant section of the MOU says is:

9. Tenure of Office of Interim President under the Alliance



A. The interim president of the republic under the Alliance shall serve for 
one five year term of office only. He/she shall vacate his or her seat at 
the end of his or her term and shall neither seek nor support the 
candidature of any other person for the ensuing presidential election.



I have seen many, here and elsewhere, interpret this to mean that the 
interim president shall, after his/her term in office adandon politics 
altogether. My understanding/intepretation is that it is only the race 
taking place immediately after the interim period that he/she is 
disqualified from either running for the presidency himself or supporting a 
candidate bidding for the presidency.



Thus according to this intepretation he/she may return to the ring after a 
successor has been duely elected. I guess the reason for inserting this 
clause is clear: since one of the main purposes of NADD is to create a level 
playing field, that he/she will not use his/her incumbency to influence the 
outcome of the ensuing race.



I guess the executive or those versed in such matters can clear the air as 
many opinions of who should be flag bearer are hinged on that premise.



Regards,



Kabir.

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