Poroshenko: appointing a military ombudsman contrary to the Constitution will “suspend” his powers and make him dependent on the government

Petro Poroshenko, during the discussion of bill 13266 on the military ombudsman, noted that this institution must be independent of the presidential vertical, otherwise it will be ineffective. Poroshenko was indignant that such an important bill is being discussed in a practically empty hall without deputies of the monomajority: “the empty hall of the Verkhovna Rada, apart from the opposition factions, demonstrates attention and respect for the protection of the rights of servicemen.”

He said that Bill 13266 was written for PR and is ineffective in terms of implementing powers and tasks.

“If the President of Ukraine wants to appoint his authorized representative, it is his right. And we do not limit his rights in any way, and we told Ms. Reshetylova about this today during our very constructive and productive meeting. We are interested in strengthening the protection of the rights of the military. But find for me in Article 19 of the Constitution, which determines the functioning of state authorities, the right of the president to appoint an authorized representative for the rights of military personnel. Find for me in Article 106 of the Constitution the right of the president to appoint an authorized representative for the rights of military personnel. They are not there. And this means that the body will be unconstitutional, and the military ombudsman will be on the hook for those who appoint him,” the fifth President warned.

“In my opinion, the Verkhovna Rada is removing itself from its tasks, because it is the Verkhovna Rada that should appoint the Commissioner for the Rights of Servicemen, bear responsibility and protect, because in addition to protecting the rights of servicemen, we will also need to protect the rights of the Ombudsman,” Petro Poroshenko summed up.

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