Friday, May 9, 2008Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
According to officials of his party, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, NRP president who is currently living overseas, will be the first candidate for his party in Kampong Cham, in spite of the fact that he is now overseas. Muth Chantha, NRP spokesman, told RFA that the prince will present his candidacy in Kampong Cham, as the top candidate of his party. Muth Chantha also indicated that his party has already registered with the NEC, and the party presents candidates in all 25 provinces and municipalities. Muth Chantha said that the lawsuit against the prince was political, however the NRP will still hold dialogue until he can return back to Cambodia. Tep Nytha, NEC secretary-general, said that whether the prince is inside or outside the country, it is not against any rule for the election candidacy, and even if he stays there until the election, there is no problem as long as the party abides by the NEC rules.
