“I swear to fulfill my duties well and faithfully, to exercise them impartially in respect of the constitution, to keep the deliberations and votes secret, not to take any public position and not to give any consultation on issues within the competence of the council,” Mr. Kere declared, his right hand raised, looking at Captain Traore, who was seated opposite him.
Appointed on February 24, the former chairman of the IndependentNational Electoral Commission (CENI) now heads the country’s highest court. 65-year-old Kere promised to guarantee the constitutionality of laws, the conformity of international treaties and agreements with the constitution, to ensure the regularity of national consultations, the proper functioning of institutions and to protect the fundamental rights of citizens.
Addressing his colleagues, he said: “Our decisions will only be meaningful when they contribute to social peace. We must continue to embody the values of wisdom, independence, impartiality and integrity that govern the function of constitutional judge.”
Barthelemy Kere is installed at the head of the constitutional council at a time when his actions have raised controversy. In January and September 2022, coup officers were sworn in by the same Councilm.
The same man who was Minister of Justice under Paul-Henri Damiba said he was aware of his “great responsibility to the citizens and to the public authorities.”
As the fourth president of the institution, Barthelemy Kere replaces Kassoum Kambou, who passed away in February 2022.
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