In the midst of political uncertainty, former legislator Ricardo Noboa Bejarano emphasized in an interview with “Punto de Orden” the crucial role that the Constitutional Court (CC) will play in the decision process on the possible license of President Daniel Noboa to seek re-election. presidential.
“No minister can assume presidential functions without an explicit statement from the CC that establishes such power,” said Noboa Bejarano. “Only the Court can interpret whether the president can delegate his authority to Vice President Verónica Abad in case of temporary absence.”
The former legislator stressed the importance of a clear ruling from the CC that defines not only the formula for entrusting power, but also the specific powers that Abad would have if he assumed the temporary presidency.
“Only a ruling from the Constitutional Court can resolve this legal uncertainty,” noted Noboa Bejarano, emphasizing that even the State Attorney lacks the authority to make a constitutional interpretation on this matter.
In relation to the government’s concerns about Abad’s possible decisions, Noboa Bejarano recognized the legitimacy of the concerns expressed. “The warnings about the actions that the vice president could take are enough for President Noboa Azín to have valid reasons for reservations,” he said.
The former parliamentarian warned about the potential risk of a CC consultation that favors Abad, warning that this could lead to a period of instability for the country. “Literally, 30 days would be enough for ‘Troy to burn,'” he warned.
Support for the elimination of subsidies
In another vein, Noboa Bejarano supported the government’s decision to eliminate subsidies for Extra and Eco gasoline. He argued that this measure is necessary given the country’s economic situation and that, in the long term, it will have positive effects.
“The subsidy policy must disappear to strengthen the national economy,” said Noboa Bejarano. He cited as an example the increase in VAT from 12% to 15%, pointing out that this measure was accepted by citizens without major protests.