Story by MUTAHI NGUNYI
Publication Date: 3/18/2008
THIS IS A LETTER TO MPs. As you begin debating the two ”peace” Bills tomorrow, consider some thoughts.
For starters, the important thing in the peace deal is not the letter of the agreement; it is the spirit. Which is why you should not dismiss the ”Muthaura project” and the leaflet circulated in Parliament on Wednesday last week.
In the spirit of the ”peace deal”, you must remember that this was never a struggle between a right and a wrong. It was a struggle between two rights.
The ”Muthaura forces” are right, although they are sheepish about their claims.
Similarly, and fundamentally too, ODM is right! And this is why you must not be rushed. In fact, you have no choice but to amend the National Accord and Reconciliation Bill. Reasons?
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FORMER KIBAKI CABINET APPOINTEES ARE IRRELEVANT TO THE ACCORD AND COALITION THAT FOLLOWS- THEY MUST GIVE UP THEIR POSTS TO BE RECOGANIZED BY THE FULL ACCORD AGREEMENT-ESPECIALY THOSE REGARDING THE FIRING OF CALITION MPs.
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who mediated the negotiations, said the deal would be known as the National Accord and Reconciliation Act, and “entrenched in the constitution”.
He outlined the key points of the agreement as follows:
The post of prime minister will be created, with the holder having the authority to co-ordinate and supervise the execution of government functions.
The prime minister will be an elected member of parliament and the parliamentary leader of the largest party in the National Assembly, or of a coalition if the largest party does not command a majority in parliament.
Two deputy prime ministers to be appointed, one to be nominated by each member of the coalition.
The prime minister and deputy prime ministers can only be removed if the National Assembly passes a motion of no-confidence with a majority vote.
A cabinet to consist of a president, vice-president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers and other ministers.
The removal of a minister of the coalition will be subject to consultation and agreement in writing by the leaders.
The composition of the coalition government will at all times take into account the principle of portfolio balance, and reflect the parties’ relative parliamentary strengths.
The coalition will be dissolved if the current parliament is dissolved; or if the parties agree in writing; or if one coalition partner withdraws from the coalition.
KIBAKIS CABINET APPOINTEES MUST QUIT TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF COALITION ACCORD -AFTER IT BECAME THE LAW OF THE LAND.
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who mediated the negotiations, said the deal would be known as the National Accord and Reconciliation Act, and “entrenched in the constitution”.
He outlined the key points of the agreement as follows:
The post of prime minister will be created, with the holder having the authority to co-ordinate and supervise the execution of government functions.
The prime minister will be an elected member of parliament and the parliamentary leader of the largest party in the National Assembly, or of a coalition if the largest party does not command a majority in parliament.
Two deputy prime ministers to be appointed, one to be nominated by each member of the coalition.
The prime minister and deputy prime ministers can only be removed if the National Assembly passes a motion of no-confidence with a majority vote.
A cabinet to consist of a president, vice-president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers and other ministers.
The removal of a minister of the coalition will be subject to consultation and agreement in writing by the leaders.
The composition of the coalition government will at all times take into account the principle of portfolio balance, and reflect the parties’ relative parliamentary strengths.
The coalition will be dissolved if the current parliament is dissolved; or if the parties agree in writing; or if one coalition partner withdraws from the coalition.
Please can you send me a copy of National Peace Accord