Summary:
Paulo Cafôfo, President of PS-Madeira, demands clarity from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa regarding the new Electoral Law.
The law cannot be applied to the March 23 elections, raising concerns over its timing.
Cafôfo insists on the need for explanation from the Head of State.
PS-Madeira advocates for changes to ensure gender parity and early voting.
The party commits to maintaining parity in candidate lists.
Calls for Clarity on Electoral Law
The President of the PS-Madeira, Paulo Cafôfo, has voiced concerns regarding the new Electoral Law. He stated that the law's inability to be implemented for the upcoming regional legislative elections on March 23 necessitates a thorough explanation from the President of the Republic.
Cafôfo emphasized that the Head of State must clarify why the publication of the new Electoral Law in the Diário da República and its subsequent entry into force occurred after the decree to dissolve the regional Parliament, thus preventing its application in the upcoming elections. He noted, "Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa must also reveal what steps will follow."
In a statement sent to the press, Cafôfo reiterated that the PS-Madeira has long advocated for changes to the Electoral Law for the Madeira Autonomous Legislative Assembly. These changes aim to ensure gender parity and facilitate early voting for those in transit.
Furthermore, he assured that the PS-Madeira will uphold gender parity in its candidate lists, as it has consistently done in previous elections.
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