Former Palauan President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr is eligible to run again for the Office of the President, according to a legal opinion from the Attorney General provided to the Election Commission (PEC).
The clarification came in response to a letter from Senator Rukebai Inabo dated 30 July 2024, in which she requested the PEC to disqualify Remengesau’s candidacy.
In her letter, Senator Inabo argued that Remengesau’s nomination violated Article VIII, Section 4 of Palau’s Constitution, which bars a president from seeking office after two consecutive terms.
However, PEC Chairman Bisayang “Ush” Luii stated that the Attorney General’s opinion confirmed that “Former President Remengesau is not barred by Article VIII, Section 4 from serving further terms as the President of the Republic of Palau.”
Friday 06 September, marks the final day for voter registration ahead of the upcoming general election.
This election season, many young people in Palau have remained disengaged from campaigns.
In response, candidates and their supporters have been identifying young citizens turning 18 and encouraging them to register to vote. In the last general election four years ago, 10,204 votes were cast out of 16,754 registered voters.