Knesset Speaker Ohana says he's 'glad, proud' Likud defied High Court on repeating comptroller vote
When inquired by KAN, Ohana's office responded: "It is unclear to us what is new about the Knesset speaker's consistent position that the Knesset will not meekly accept being trampled."
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana expressed his gladness and pride in the Likud party's decision to defy the High Court of Justice's ruling to hold a repeat election for the state comptroller. The Likud coalition refused to comply with the court's order in a recording shared by KAN Reshet Bet. Ohana declared that this refusal marked a significant victory for the party, as they had successfully drawn a red line for the High Court.
The High Court ruled that the Knesset must hold a repeat election for the position of state comptroller. However, Ohana responded defiantly, stating that the ruling was issued without authority and contrary to the law. He declared that the Knesset had spoken and there would be no more elections for the comptroller position. Ohana emphasized that this was the first time a Knesset dared to defy the Supreme Court, which he and his office found quite remarkable.
The comptroller role remains vacant following the "Selfiegate" scandal. In July, the High Court ordered a repeat Knesset vote for the state comptroller position after declaring attorney Michael Rabello's election invalid due to photos revealing the secrecy breach. The Knesset has yet to hold another election, leaving the country without a state comptroller. Former comptroller Matanyahu Englman's term is set to end, further exacerbating the situation.
Despite the High Court's ruling, the Likud party chose to stand firm and resist the court's directive. Ohana's office commented on the matter, expressing their satisfaction with the Knesset's consistent position of not yielding to external pressures.
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