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    "id": 1037538,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kamukunji, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Yusuf Hassan",
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        "legal_name": "Yusuf Hassan Abdi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I support this particular important Convention, namely, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Good Governance (ACDEG). This is a very timely Convention for us given the fact that it supplements our 2010 Constitution, the Constitution which underpins the importance of constitutionality, democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. We are a modern society that has rules and regulations which put us among the civilized nations of the world. I particularly would like to highlight Article 3 which forms the basis of this particular Charter. It says that state party should implement this Charter in accordance with the following principles: respect for human rights and democratic principles and it also emphasises on exercise of state power in accordance with the Constitution of the state party and the principles of rule of law. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is also important to point out an issue that has bedevilled Africa, issues of coup d’etat and violence in elections. One of the articles emphasises that once we commit ourselves to this Charter, we will not allow seizure of power by forceful means through a military coup d’etat or any other means. This particular Charter is so important for us if we look at what is happening around us now. If you look at what has happened in Tanzania, what is happening in Uganda, what is happening in Ethiopia and what is happening in Somalia, this Charter is relevant and important in underpinning the African Continent’s commitment to democracy and stability. Without having legislations, institutions and the processes that respect democracy and the rule of law, our continent is not going to be stable and peaceful and would never achieve its full potential. Therefore, I welcome and encourage our Parliament to accept and approve this important Charter, which would reemphasise, energise and empower us more as we move forward to face many of the challenges that we face as a country. I thank you. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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