‘Duterte’s VP bid is a mockery of Constitution, driven by fear of accountability’
‘Duterte’s VP bid is a mockery of Constitution, driven by fear of accountability’
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – Various groups have criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s acceptance of his political party’s endorsement of his vice presidency bid in the upcoming 2022 national elections, saying this is not just a mockery of the Constitution but is also driven by fear of accountability as he is facing charges before the International Criminal Court.
“It shows a clear mockery of our Constitution and democratic process. Obviously, this is driven by fear of accountability both from the ICC and our own justice system. The candidacy is both legally and morally wrong, and we trust that the Filipino people will realize his brazen, selfish and self-serving motives,” said 1Sambayan, a coalition seeking to unite the broadest possible opposition in the next elections with retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Antonio Carpio as its lead convenor.
The president’s reported “acceptance” was announced on Tuesday by Karlo Nograles, the executive vice president of PDP Laban party, saying this will “guarantee continuity of the administration’s programmes during the past five years.”
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