Opposition Leader Mark Golding highlights three main points of contention with the constitutional reform
Opposition Leader Mark Golding emphasizes three key forms of contention with the constitutional reform:
- The Jamaican President must be perceived as independent of partisan politics. The People’s National Party (PNP) rejects the simple majority vote for selecting a President.
- The PNP advocates for the inclusion of an impeachment process in the new constitutional reform.
- Full decolonization from the United Kingdom, with the final appellate court being the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
Mark Golding asserts that the PNP maintains a resolute stance on pivotal issues, including the role of the President and accountability measures. We oppose the simple majority vote for selecting a President, deeming it a threat to impartiality and trust. The impeachment process, which we have ardently supported, has been neglected by the government, thereby undermining accountability. We also advocate for complete decolonization and the provision of justice via the Caribbean Court of Justice. The PNP remains dedicated to a comprehensive, people-centered approach to reform.