OPA concerned

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By Sherwani Synon

The Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) has expressed concern at the proposed 18th amendment to the constitution stating that it would reverse provisions of the 17th amendment.

The OPA also said that the proposed amendment is not in the interest of promoting good governance or in the nations interest and requested all parties concerned to give further consideration to the advisability of enacting the 18th amendment.

The OPA also said in order to make amendments to the constitution it should first be ensured that separation of powers between the legislature, executive and the judiciary and that the judiciary should be completely independent. (Daily Mirror online)

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Thomas Saturday, 04 September 2010 02:14 PM

Intellentia don't agree with 18th amendment but the less knowledgble people dont understand what the 18th amendment all about. We all knew during the elections everyone including the President said Executive Presidentcy will be abolished. ALAS whats the situ today

TP Saturday, 04 September 2010 02:24 PM

Well done OPA. but you all should actively engage in voicing your concerns, not just make comments.

danny Saturday, 04 September 2010 02:35 PM

We as a country are going down the drain if this dictatorial amendment is allowed.

ami Saturday, 04 September 2010 03:01 PM

We need to make all possible effort to STOP this from happening ! This is not the exact opinion of the 2/3 majority...Our only hope now lies with the Supreme Court !

Sarath Saturday, 04 September 2010 03:27 PM

This will be the last breath for democracy.

Hane Saturday, 04 September 2010 06:19 PM

Too late pals, lets suffer together!

gunarahne Sunday, 05 September 2010 12:41 AM

Now President use Judiciary to get opposition members.

roadrunner Sunday, 05 September 2010 07:40 AM

who gave idiotic foolish politicians who jump here and there, the power to decide on this critical issue which affect all citizens in this country in future?

M.H.Sheriff Monday, 06 September 2010 11:37 AM

Atleast these fellows got the guts to oppose, what are the others doing.

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