Cho Jung-tai Accuses KMT of Dishonesty in CEC Appointments; KMT Caucus Calls it False Statement
The Legislative Yuan approved four nominees for the Central Election Commission (CEC) on March 13, but rejected three nominated by the Democratic Progressive Party. Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized the Kuomintang (KMT) for lacking integrity in the process. The KMT legislative caucus strongly condemned Cho's remarks, accusing him of political smear tactics and administrative negligence for delaying the appointments. They asserted their constitutional right to review nominations and denied any backroom deals.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 13:16
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The Legislative Yuan on March 13 conducted a roll-call vote on the Central Election Commission (CEC) personnel appointment approval. Four individuals, including CEC Chairperson nominee Yu Ying-lung, KMT-recommended committee nominees Lee Li-chung and Su Chia-hung, and Taiwan People's Party-recommended Su Tzu-chiao, were approved as CEC members. However, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-recommended Deputy Chairperson nominee Hu Po-yen and committee nominees Huang Wen-ling and Chen Tsung-yi were jointly opposed by the KMT and TPP, failing to secure a majority of approval votes. The timing for the subsequent nominations and inauguration of approved personnel remains uncertain.
The opposition parties accused the Executive Yuan of undermining constitutional order by delaying the issuance of CEC appointment orders. Cho Jung-tai stated today that the two branches had previously agreed, and the list was a result of tripartite discussions, which represented integrity. He questioned how the KMT could gain respect from other countries if it lacked integrity in the legislature, urging the KMT to reflect.
In response, the KMT legislative caucus issued a press release expressing its "most severe condemnation," stating that Cho Jung-tai, instead of reflecting on the inefficiency of his administration, personally stepped forward to politically smear the opposition parties with distorted facts, setting the worst example for democracy.
The KMT caucus pointed out that the Legislative Yuan had already passed the appointment of CEC Chairperson nominee Yu Ying-lung and three others on March 13, and the procedure was complete. However, the Executive Yuan openly committed administrative negligence by delaying the handover and inauguration procedures to date.
The KMT caucus stated that Cho Jung-tai not only failed to examine the Executive Yuan's serious dereliction of duty but also attempted to "cry wolf" by implying "private agreements for利益交換" with the opposition, using fabricated lies to shirk responsibility. The KMT caucus absolutely rejects and disapproves of such actions.
The KMT caucus emphasized that the Legislative Yuan's exercise of personnel appointment approval is a constitutional duty. Regarding the CEC committee member recommendation process, KMT caucus officials never promised the Executive Yuan a "blank authorization" and strictly rejected any private dealings or exchange of benefits. The KMT caucus has always upheld professional review, strictly guarding the objectivity and neutrality of independent agencies for all citizens. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150407
The opposition parties accused the Executive Yuan of undermining constitutional order by delaying the issuance of CEC appointment orders. Cho Jung-tai stated today that the two branches had previously agreed, and the list was a result of tripartite discussions, which represented integrity. He questioned how the KMT could gain respect from other countries if it lacked integrity in the legislature, urging the KMT to reflect.
In response, the KMT legislative caucus issued a press release expressing its "most severe condemnation," stating that Cho Jung-tai, instead of reflecting on the inefficiency of his administration, personally stepped forward to politically smear the opposition parties with distorted facts, setting the worst example for democracy.
The KMT caucus pointed out that the Legislative Yuan had already passed the appointment of CEC Chairperson nominee Yu Ying-lung and three others on March 13, and the procedure was complete. However, the Executive Yuan openly committed administrative negligence by delaying the handover and inauguration procedures to date.
The KMT caucus stated that Cho Jung-tai not only failed to examine the Executive Yuan's serious dereliction of duty but also attempted to "cry wolf" by implying "private agreements for利益交換" with the opposition, using fabricated lies to shirk responsibility. The KMT caucus absolutely rejects and disapproves of such actions.
The KMT caucus emphasized that the Legislative Yuan's exercise of personnel appointment approval is a constitutional duty. Regarding the CEC committee member recommendation process, KMT caucus officials never promised the Executive Yuan a "blank authorization" and strictly rejected any private dealings or exchange of benefits. The KMT caucus has always upheld professional review, strictly guarding the objectivity and neutrality of independent agencies for all citizens. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150407
FAQ
Who were the nominees for the Central Election Commission (CEC) that the Legislative Yuan did not approve?
The Legislative Yuan did not approve Deputy Chairperson nominee Hu Po-yen and committee nominees Huang Wen-ling and Chen Tsung-yi, all recommended by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
What did the KMT caucus criticize the Executive Yuan for?
The KMT caucus criticized the Executive Yuan for "administrative negligence" by delaying the appointments of the CEC personnel, despite the Legislative Yuan having already approved them.