Chiang Wan-an's Call to Abolish Control Yuan Criticized as Self-Serving Move

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has advocated for a constitutional amendment to abolish the Control Yuan, a move that has ignited public discussion. Political commentator Chou Hsuan, however, has sharply criticized Chiang's proposal, pointing to a series of recent controversies surrounding the Taipei city government. Chou suggested that Chiang's call to eliminate the oversight body is a strategic maneuver to preemptively shield himself from potential investigations after his term ends.

Chou Hsuan highlighted several contentious issues plaguing Chiang's administration, including problems with the construction quality and funding sources for negative pressure smoking rooms, the exorbitant cost of a 7-million mushroom-shaped sunshade, safety concerns regarding the extension of the MRT Xinyi Line, the discovery of 7,000 tons of industrial waste at the Dazhi Peiyingshe social housing site, and disputes over the redevelopment of the Dalong and Xining markets. Chou argued that any one of these issues could lead to Chiang being investigated post-mayoral tenure.

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Calling for the abolition of the Control Yuan now is just creating a fallback for yourself.

Chou drew a parallel between Chiang's actions and those of the Taiwan People's Party, suggesting both are seeking to alter legal frameworks for political protection. He sarcastically questioned Chiang's stance on the five-power constitution, established by his own ancestors, and speculated whether this move signals a presidential ambition. Chou concluded that Chiang's call to abolish the Control Yuan is simply a way to create a "fallback" for himself, urging his party colleagues to quickly pass the abolition measure, much like the TPP's push to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to aid former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je.

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Each of these can lead to Chiang Wan-an being investigated after he leaves office. Of course, Chiang Wan-an has to come out now and urge his brothers in the KMT to quickly abolish the Control Yuan.