Folks

What a load of rubbish from Yanks.  Please read on.



Constitutional Amendment To Continue…

The Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture,
Yankuba Touray, has disclosed that the 1997
Constitution will continue to be amended until "it is
very good for the country."

SoS Touray made this revelation in the wake of the
amendment to Section 48 of the constitution by the
National Assembly on Tuesday.  The amendment changes
the country's electioneering system from two rounds of
voting to simple majority.

SoS Touray said laws are made to be amended, stressing
that with time, people will realise that there are
certain clauses in the 1997 Constitution that are no
more suitable for the country due to the rapid pace of
development and changes in the minds of people.

He reiterated the need for the constitutional
amendment, stating that they will continue to make
amendments to the constitution during the course of
their tenure in office.  He said the amendment alluded
to by the opposition is significant in the sense that
it saves resources.

Commenting on the proposed opposition coalition, SoS
Touray said it is a non-starter as it has to be
legally registered with the Independent Electoral
Commission, which has not yet been done.



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