President Andry Rajoelina chose the option of continuity. The suspense is lifted regarding the appointment of the Prime Minister. President Andry Rajoelina chose the option of continuity. A little more than two weeks after his inauguration, the Head of State formalizes the reappointment of Ntsay Christian to the post of Head of Government. A related ceremony was organized yesterday evening at the Iavoloha State Palace, in the presence of just under a hundred deputies from the majority party in the National Assembly. And this, in accordance with what is provided for in article 54 of the Constitution which stipulates that the president appoints the Prime Minister from the majority party or group of parties in the National Assembly. Ntsay Christian was therefore chosen from the 3 names they proposed. Despite the tension that existed between Ntsay Christian and the pro-regime deputies during the first term, the Head of State chose to renew his confidence in the native of the North. The ovation given to him by the deputies upon the announcement of his name by the President of the Republic confirms that the hatchet seems to have already been buried between Mahazoarivo and Tsimbazaza. Loyalty and integrity. These are the main criteria imposed by President Andry Rajoelina to appoint his Prime Minister, in addition to experience, leadership capacity, mastery of governance, diplomacy and international relations, and an ability to direct development actions. Criteria that Ntsay Christian meets without any possible dispute given the cohabitation between the two Chief Executives during the first 5 years. The Prime Minister will be responsible for the implementation of the General Policy of the State, recalls Andry Rajoelina who remains convinced that he made a wise decision by confirming Ntsay Christian in his position. » A carefully considered decision free from any pressure “, he argued. President Andry Rajoelina also reiterated yesterday that many changes will be made in the mode of governance. From today, the process of selecting ministers will begin. The Head of State appeals to all people of good will wishing to join the government team to submit their CV at the Mahazoarivo Palace and Ambohitsorohitra. However, the selection criteria and conditions will be strict and difficult. There is no question of tolerating nepotism and cronyism, he suggested. According to him, a special entity will be set up to ensure the selection of files and all candidate ministers will pass a very rigorous test. Furthermore, all members of the future government will take an oath to carry out their missions with dignity and complete integrity and will undertake to resign if they do not respect these conditions. A great first in the history of Madagascar. Indeed, for this second term, President Andry Rajoelina intends to strengthen the fight against corruption and against the embezzlement of public funds. » No tolerance will be granted to ministers and senior officials involved in cases of embezzlement “, he warned. Ntsay Christian is therefore assured of remaining in Mahazoarivo until June, the date planned by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the holding of legislative elections. The race to enter government is now fully underway.
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