BREAKING: President recalled, NWP and DP to propose "comprehensive reform package"September 10th, 5203 (Pre-posted)
Chinasa: After last months election the NWP and DP had moved ahead with their motion of no confidence the very same day, resulting in a recall election to recall the President to be scheduled for this month. In a shocking twist, President Bakano, being head of state for over 14 years under three different political systems, has been voted out of office as 59% of voters voted yes on whether or not to recall the President. Shortly after the news broke out thousands of supporters from the National Worker's Party and the Democratic Party flocked the streets to celebrate, with one supporter stating to the herald that "this is the day that entrenched politicians fail, where the people retake power, where we finally get to see a government led by Hong Ujin!"
While people celebrated in the streets deputies of both parties had worked throughout the night in anticipation. Once the news broke, a press release was send to all news outlets in the country with the details of a newly proposed reform package to "reorganize and strengthen the state", under the proposed changes the Head of State and Head of Government positions would be merged, with the new combined position to be named "Jidoja" or leader in Kyomal. This new position would be elected by Congress for a set 5 year term. The new reform also changes the electoral system, with all seats in congress no longer directly elected but instead appointed through the Federal Regions, which at this moment are mostly controlled by the NWP following last years regional elections. These reforms, according to critics, pave the way for the personal rule of Hong Ujin and, while still somewhat democratic as the Regions still have formal elections, might be a stepping stone for more as rumblings within NWP circles suggest Ujin seeks to completely dismantle the democratic state.
The proposed package is to undergo a fastened process, with the speaker of congress announcing the bill will be on the floor within a week and will, if approved, be send to the senate within a day after passing.