KUWAIT CITY, July 2: The cancellation of the 2012 National Assembly is a step in the right direction and the people of Kuwait have the right to start anew by voting for candidates with the ability to protect their interests, reports Al-Seyassah daily quoting the Group of 26.

In a recent press statement, the group appealed to all the authorities to respect the Constitution and the laws, including the judicial rulings such as that of the Constitutional Court, to maintain the integrity of one of the society’s pillars.

On the contrary, Head of the Political Office of the Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) Dr Bader Al-Mutairi disclosed his group does not accept the reinstatement of the 2009 National Assembly, which was dissolved in accordance with the will of the citizens, particularly the youths who are keen on combating corruption.

Affirming that the decree on the dissolution of this Parliament was correct, Al-Mutairi asserted the Constitutional Court cannot change this fact. He also raised doubts on the previous statement of Parliament Speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi that he does not understand the reasons behind the dissolution of the legislature. He said the people want a constitutional monarchy and an elected government, stressing these are popular demands which should not be disregarded.

Furthermore, Deputy Head of the 11/11 Power Office Mohammed Al-Othman has slammed calls for a constitutional monarchy and an elected government because they contravene the Constitution, specifically Article 56 which gives HH the Amir the authority to appoint the prime minister after holding traditional consultations, in the same manner that he has the sole right to dismiss the premier.
Al-Othman pointed out it is not proper to achieve political goals by holding protest actions in public squares, alleging that the organizers of these gatherings are targeting the youths through the media in order to disrupt government work. He said those involved in demonstrations represent only themselves, not the entire nation. He emphasized the need to stop calls for a constitutional monarchy and an elected government, indicating that those behind these calls do not understand the structure of the country.