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    "id": 748719,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Emanikor",
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        "legal_name": "Joyce Akai Emanikor",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this chance. Mine is very brief. I am concerned about the timing. You can see the anxiety that is in the House. We should get into this business as soon as possible considering the tight schedule that we have regarding the coming general elections, and considering IEBC timelines. I urge that the Motion be brought early next week because a delay in disposing of this Motion will have a negative impact in terms of the attention it deserves. I also urge political parties to address any anomalies arising from non-compliance with the procedures or the relevant statutes so that the Motion can be brought here for consideration. Looking at the Independent Candidates phenomenon, because it has been mentioned in the Report, in future, this issue will tilt the balance across the political divide. It is critical that this phenomenon is considered in future. We cannot wish it away. As far as the issue of the number of nominees is concerned, I think the provision for nominating three times the number that a political party is entitled is intended to increase the democratic space that we always brag to have embraced. Finally, I support the Member for Emurua Dikirr on his argument for consideration of minorities, women and people living with disabilities. This will provide the diversity that is required. Thank you for the time you accorded me, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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