CNI News

16 Dec 2022

With the expiry of the term of the State Administration Council after January, 2023, political analysts are making speculations about the post-SAC political landscape.

State power must be transferred to the National Defence and Security Council led by U Myint Swe in accordance with the constitution, Chairman Dr. Aye Maung of the Arakan Front Party told the CNI.

Dr. Aye Maung told the CNI, "The NDSC transferred state power to the SAC or the commander-in-chief of defence services. So, the SAC declared a state of emergency and assumed office for one year and extended it for two six-month terms. Under the constitution, the term of the state of emergency will expire soon. The NDSC led by President U Myint Swe will have to restore state power in accordance with the constitution and hold a new general election within six months. The president has the legislative power. I think the NDSC has been prepared systematically to take charge of the administrative mechanism in accordance with the constitution."

Pro-democracy protests. (GETTY IMAGES)

U Myint Swe will have to transfer state power to the government that will emerge from the upcoming elections, he added.

Under the current insecure circumstances, violence has engulfed the entire country and such issues cannot be resolved by an ordinary election, Chairman U Ko Ko Gyi of the People's Party told the CNI.

He said, "Normally, state power must be transferred to the NDSC on 1st February under the provisions of the constitution. The NDSC must hold an election within six month. However, insecurity, conflicts and tensions will persist. There are weapons and bombs spread across the country. There are threats and violence from both sides. Under such circumstances, an ordinary election cannot resolve the issues. Although it is true that elections are important in democracies in time of peace and stability, election results sometimes do not reflect the political outcomes. Elections are not a panacea. I have repeatedly said that political agreements among important leaders are essential. I think the elections will create more challenges rather than resolving the current issues."

Armed groups launching armed struggles to topple the military. (GETTY IMAGES)

He added that it is important for individuals and political parties that believe in non-violent politics to create good political hopes for the people.

As the military seized power on 1st February, 2021 and declared a state of emergency and extended it for two six-month periods, the state of emergency is expiring soon.