Among the 75 signatories of the appeal are scholars, former prime ministers, former deputies, and representatives of the public, who emphasize that the current president was elected in 2021 under the provisions of the old Constitution. After its amendment in April 2021, legal disagreements arose regarding the presidential term.
The letter notes that with the introduction of the new Constitution, uncertainties emerged in the interpretation of the terms of the current president, who was elected before it came into effect. The signatories highlighted two main opinions among lawyers and political figures:
- the first — the necessity of holding early elections as the only correct solution,
- the second — waiting for the completion of the established six-year term.
The authors of the appeal are confident that organizing elections in the near future "will help avoid various interpretations, additional clarifications, public disputes, and potential appeals to the Constitutional Court."
In their letter, they also highlight the key achievements of the current authorities, including addressing issues related to state borders, combating corruption, strengthening the armed forces, and positive changes in the social sphere. However, they also point out shortcomings that require urgent response: increasing public debt, rising prices, and the migration of the indigenous population.
As of now, the presidential administration has not provided comments regarding the appeal for early elections.
Among the notable figures who signed the appeal are:
Mitalip Mamytov, Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic, academician;
Kubat Osmonbetov, Hero of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, academician;
Askarbek Jumagulov, chairman of the veterans' council of Chui region, honored economist of the KR;
Toygonbek Kalmatov, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the KR;
Tursunbek Chyngyshyev, former prime minister of the KR;
Naken Kasiev, former state secretary of the KR, academician;
Dosbol Nur uulu, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the KR, former state secretary of the KR;
Kemel Ashyraliev, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, former governor;
Askerbek Ermatov, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the KR;
Esan Ismailov, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the KR, People's Artist of the KR;
Kanybek Osmonaliev, Olympic champion;
Akbar Ryskulov, people's poet of the KR;
Zafar Hakimov, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the KR, former minister;
Nurmambet Toktomatov, honored worker of the KR, Doctor of Sciences;
Tokon Mamytov, lieutenant general, Doctor of Sciences;
Asan Tursunkulov, people's artist of the KR;
Zhantoro Satybaldiev, former prime minister of the KR.
