The leader of the Movement “Initiativa Civica” (“Civic Initiative”) Artur Croitor said the current system of government should be changed and the people should make the state to work for their benefit. Artur Croitor called on civil society organizations, the diaspora, the opposition and ordinary people to come together in the Great National Assembly Square for the General Assembly of Citizens of the Republic of Moldova on May 1.
“We call on all the citizens of the Republic of Moldova, all the healthy political, economic and civic forces to support this initiative and join in with a public statement of support, to delegate representatives to work on the organizational committee for preparing and holding the General Assembly of Citizens of the Republic of Moldova,” Artur Croitor said in a news conference at IPN.
The leader of “Civic Initiative” noted that during the over 25 years of independence, the Republic of Moldova has witnessed poverty, unemployment and degradation and now society risks losing what’s left. The people expect a change, but only thieves and corrupt people come to power.
Artur Croitor suggests that before the General Assembly of Citizens, the drivers should stop the car for a minute every day at 12 noon and should turn on the signaling system, while outside the city should honk. This way they will send a message to the government – the people are united and want a change. He called upon the diaspora, business community, doctors and teachers to support the initiative, including financially, if they can.
Artur Croitor referred also to the first 100 days in office of President Igor Dodon, saying that even if many promises were made, no concrete steps were taken to deliver these. New people come to power and the parties and leaders change, but the situation remains the same. It happens because of the current constitutional system that is not suitable for the Republic of Moldova.
Artur Croitor intended to run for President in last year’s elections. He started to collect signatures for being registered as a contender, but gave up arguing that the conditions hindered the honest independent candidates from collecting the required number of signatures.
