Liao Wan-ju declines Control Yuan nomination, supports abolition

Former legislator Liao Wan-ju has declined a nomination for a position on the Control Yuan, aligning with a growing sentiment to reform or abolish the oversight body.

Liao's decision follows a similar refusal by former Taipei Deputy Mayor Hsieh Cheng-ta, who was also nominated for the Control Yuan. The nominations themselves have sparked significant debate, with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly advocating for the abolition of the Control Yuan. This call for abolition has reportedly found rare common ground among various political parties.

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As a political worker who has long served as a central legislator, when I received the consultation for the Control Yuan nomination, I believed that with my years of experience interacting with the local community, I could contribute to the fairness and speed of responding to the public's expectations of the Control Yuan and rebuild social trust in it. This was the original intention of being willing to accept the nomination.

In a statement, Liao explained her initial willingness to accept the nomination stemmed from a belief that her experience could help rebuild public trust in the Control Yuan and address public expectations for a more responsive and effective oversight mechanism. However, she noted that the widespread discussion and apparent consensus among political parties and the public regarding the abolition of the Control Yuan have influenced her decision.

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However, with the announcement of the Control Yuan nominees list, it has sparked much discussion in all sectors, especially regarding the abolition of the Control Yuan, for which there is a consensus among all parties for the first time. Public opinion also largely agrees.

"As a political worker who has long served as a central legislator, when I received the consultation for the Control Yuan nomination, I believed that with my years of experience interacting with the local community, I could contribute to the fairness and speed of responding to the public's expectations of the Control Yuan and rebuild social trust in it," Liao stated. "This was the original intention of being willing to accept the nomination."

She added that given the current public discourse and the emerging consensus on abolition, she is issuing this statement to support the call for constitutional amendments. Liao urged the Legislative Yuan to expedite the process of establishing a constitutional framework that is truly suitable for Taiwan and aligns with public will.

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Therefore, I am issuing this statement to support the constitutional amendment proposal to abolish the Control Yuan, and I hope the Legislative Yuan can expedite the completion of constitutional amendments for a constitutional system suitable for the Republic of China as soon as possible to meet the expectations of the people.