TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) addressed the media on Friday (April 18) regarding the opposition Kuomintang (KMT, 國民黨) protest at the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office (北檢) the previous night. Cho emphasized Taiwan's commitment to legal governance, urging citizens to respect the rule of law during demonstrations.
The Premier stressed the importance of citizens exercising their electoral rights lawfully while expecting law enforcement to operate within legal boundaries. His comments came in response to growing tensions between the ruling and opposition parties about their respective recall campaigns.
Regarding Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's (蔣萬安) proposal for a no-confidence vote, Cho acknowledged the constitutional validity of such a motion but insisted it must be discussed "by the right people at the right time." He clarified that the Executive Yuan maintains a passive role under the Constitution and emphasized that any such motion would require public support.
The Premier offered no further comment on the proposal's specifics, maintaining a measured tone while addressing the politically sensitive suggestion. A day earlier, KMT Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) mobilized party supporters, legislators, and local councilors from across Taiwan to rally at the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. The demonstration expressed discontent over prosecutors summoning KMT Chair Huang Lu Chin-ju for questioning, highlighting concerns about potential judicial overreach.
Mayor Chiang joined the protest, where he proposed a no-confidence vote against the Cabinet, also called the Executive Yuan. His suggestion aimed to prompt President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) to dissolve the legislature, effectively calling for a full Legislative Yuan election to evaluate Lai's administration. Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng (張善政) was also present at the demonstration. ★
