Africa-Press – Mauritius. The statement criticizes Paul Bérenger’s unilateral move to present an electoral reform project to the population while the Prime Minister is absent. It asserts that electoral reform is the prerogative of the Prime Minister, and Bérenger, who is described as a minister without portfolio, has no authority to do so. According to the statement, the Prime Minister deliberately did not assign him responsibility, and therefore, Bérenger should remain silent on this matter.
It emphasizes that electoral reform should undergo a national consultation process, followed by examination by the Council of Ministers before the Prime Minister formulates a proposal. The statement views Bérenger’s action as politically motivated and a poor start that risks undermining the reform. It calls for discussions to be opened under the Prime Minister’s leadership, involving unions, civil society, the press, lawyers, and established bodies to reach a consensus.
The party making the statement, the Mauritian Labour (ML), affirms its continuous support for electoral reform. However, it clarifies that while it does not fundamentally oppose the nature of the reform presented by Bérenger, his approach has effectively killed the reform by acting prematurely and without proper procedure.
This reflects ongoing tensions around the electoral reform debate, where procedural correctness and leadership authority are emphasized as crucial for the legitimacy and success of the reform process. The call is for a collective and transparent dialogue headed by the Prime Minister to move forward with the reform in a way that garners broad support.
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