Maronite Bishops: Atmosphere of Uncertainty will Reflect Negatively on Elections
The Council of Maronite Bishops criticized on Wednesday what it called an atmosphere of uncertainty in the selection of candidates, saying such a situation hurts the election process.
"This atmosphere of uncertainty and lack of clarity in choosing candidates will reflect negatively on the election process and harm it," the Bishops said in a statement at the end of their monthly meeting.
"Focusing on the qualities of the candidate is an important matter. That”s why votes should be given to those who deserve" them, Monsignor Youssef Tawq, who read the statement, said.
He said it is the voter”s right to know programs of candidates, adding, "those who buy you, will sell you."
The statement also hoped the Lebanese would shoulder their responsibilities and cast their votes on June 7 "away from suspicious deals."
"We ask God … to keep them (the Lebanese) away from wrangling," it added.