Bangkok: The People's Party is actively gathering signatures from Members of Parliament (MPs) to initiate the removal of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) chairman following a controversial leaked clip. The effort is expected to be completed within the next week, with the party expressing confidence that President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha will take appropriate action.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, an MP for the party list and leader of the Prachachon Party, stated that while some signatures are still needed, the party remains confident in collecting all required names. The MPs have not shown any concerns regarding the initiative and are prepared to submit their signatures to the President of the National Assembly. The goal is to gather all signatures by the end of the week.
Mr. Nattapong expressed optimism that the President of the National Assembly would act in accordance with the constitution, which mandates forwarding the matter to the Supreme Court if there is credible evidence of a conflict of interest within the NACC. He stressed the importance of transparency and accountability, noting that society is closely monitoring the actions of the National Assembly.
When questioned about President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha's potential involvement and the transparency of the process, the leader of the People's Party refrained from drawing conclusions. He emphasized the need to observe the President's actions before making further judgments. However, he assured that if the President does not forward the collected signatures, the People's Party is prepared to explore alternative measures to ensure accountability.