Removal of Nazim as Deputy Speaker: Number of MPs to debate resolution and time for defense to be determined
The Parliament's General Purposes Committee has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday to determine the debate duration and defense time regarding the no-confidence motion against Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim. While the formal notice for the motion was issued on November 14, opposition members allege that the current parliamentary session was extended specifically to expedite his removal. Under the Constitution, a resolution to remove the Deputy Speaker requires a 14-day notice period and mandates that the official be granted the opportunity to speak in their own defense.
Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis, Ahmed Nazim: The Parliament Secretariat has confirmed receiving a resolution to remove Nazim from his post on the 14th of this month. | Majlis
A meeting of the Parliament's General Purposes Committee has been scheduled to determine the duration of the debate and the time allotted for Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim to speak in his defense regarding the no-confidence motion filed against him.
The Parliament Secretariat confirmed that a resolution to remove Nazim from office was received on the 14th of this month. On the same day, the Secretariat stated that the matter would proceed in accordance with the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of the People's Majlis.
A meeting of the Parliament's General Purposes Committee has been scheduled for Wednesday to address this matter. The committee's agenda includes determining the number of members permitted to speak during the debate on the resolution to remove Nazim from his post as Deputy Speaker, the duration of each member's speaking time, and the number and length of opportunities granted to Nazim to speak in his defense.
According to the Constitution, a 14-day notice must be provided when a resolution is submitted to remove the Deputy Speaker of Parliament from office. The Deputy Speaker must also be granted the opportunity to speak in their own defense regarding the matter. However, they are prohibited from participating in the vote concerning their removal.
While the resolution was submitted on Thursday, the current parliamentary session has been extended under the pretext of completing "important work." However, despite the extension, no sittings have been held for three days. Opposition members allege that the session was extended solely to expedite the process of removing Nazim from his post.
