Kazakhstan Constitutional Court clears Tokayev to run for another term
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Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled on September 18 that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, 73, is eligible to run in the next presidential election. The ruling follows a request from Tokayev asking whether a citizen who became president under the previous constitution may seek another term.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled on September 18 that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to run in the next presidential election.
- Tokayev, 73, had submitted a request asking whether a citizen who became president under the previous constitution may seek another term.
Court Ruling
The Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan issued a ruling on September 18 addressing presidential term eligibility. The ruling states that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev may participate in the next presidential election. Tokayev, who is 73 years old, had filed a formal request with the court. His request asked whether a citizen who became president under the previous constitution is permitted to run for another term.
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