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Three governors on Wednesday joined the call to postpone the first-ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao .In a joint statement Basilan Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua, and Tawi-Tawai Governor Yshmael Sali said the postponement of the BARMM elections will provide “necessary time” to address the distribution of parliamentary seats .
“The current timeline does not provide sufficient time for these preparations. potentially undermining the credibility of the elections. Postponing the elections to 2026 allows ample time for a comprehensive and inclusive electoral process,” they said.The governors also said BARMM needs time to adjust with the creation of the Province of Kutawato.“The creation of the Province of Kutawato from the Special Geographic Area necessitates adjustments to the electoral process and representation.
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