IEA rejects presidential nomination of MMDCE candidates, backs open local elections
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposal to allow the President to nominate candidates for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the IEA supported the election of all MMDCEs but argued that every qualified citizen should be allowed to contest […]
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government's proposal to allow the President to nominate candidates for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) elections, instead advocating for open local elections where all qualified citizens can contest. In a statement issued on September 2, 2026, the IEA emphasized that local-level democracy will be strengthened when citizens, rather than the President, determine who may stand for election to lead in the district.
The policy think tank argued that the proposed presidential nomination would preserve presidential influence over local government leadership, despite introducing elections.
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