CITIZENS SEAT COUNT UNDERWAY: CCP AND CSU IN DEADLOCK FOR LEADERSHIP

MAR 15, 2026RP

The ongoing seat count for the second session of the Citizens Council has sparked intense speculation, with low registration rates adding to the drama. Currently, the CCP and CSU find themselves deadlocked with seven seats each, vying for leadership of the body. In light of the low registration turnout, reports suggest that the CCP is actively searching for a way to close registration early, potentially proposing a motion to do so.

Closing the registration early would mean that the subsequent vote for Council Leader would be limited to the members already registered for the Citizens Council. However, such a move lacks any precedent, raising concerns among experts and the opposition. The CSU members, particularly those from Niater, are expected to vehemently denounce the CCP's efforts to close registration prematurely.

Despite the anticipated opposition, Sakata Hirokichi, a CCP member from Patec, expressed confidence in their party's ability to secure victory in a floor vote for the Council Leader position. The outcome of such a vote would heavily depend on the two independent members registered from Oranjehaven, who are expected to either abstain or split their votes between the two major parties.

Moreover, the FRS, holding four CSU seats, is facing a potential identity crisis. It is speculated that one or two members may deviate from the CSU vote and instead cast their support for a CCP Council Leader. This internal division within the FRS adds an unpredictable element to the unfolding situation.

Adding further complexity to the matter, Koki Ruka, Patec's representative to the upcoming Constitutional Summit in a few weeks, is poised to raise this issue before world leaders. It is believed that Ruka will attempt to garner support to maintain the desired precedent sought by the CCP.

The Citizens Council's leadership remains uncertain, intensifying the political tension within the country. As the CCP seeks to expedite the closure of registration and gain an advantage in the Council, opposition and independent members will likely challenge such a move. The fate of the Council's leadership hangs in the balance, with various factions strategizing and making alliances to secure their desired outcome.

All eyes are now on the upcoming developments within the Citizens Council, as the proposed motion to close registration early presents a crucial turning point in the ongoing power struggle.