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Central African voters still have a few days left before casting their ballot on July 30. The campaign for a referendum on a new draft Constitution is set to end on July 28. The opposition has already called on voters to vote against the draft Constitution or abstain.
Central African voters still have a few days left before casting their ballot on July 30. The campaign for a referendum on a new draft Constitution is set to end on July 28. The opposition has already called on voters to vote against the draft Constitution or abstain.
While some welcome the changes in the constitution, some Central Africans are wary of the move by President Faustin-Archaneg Touadéra. If approved, the new Constitution removes the limit of two terms to the president. Moreover, the new presidential terms will last 7 years instead of 5.
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Another major proposed change is the number of members of the country’s Constitutional Court and by whom they are to be nominated. The Central African Republic still battles a rebellion and a deteriorating economic situation.
