Emmanuel Tjibaou, a prominent pro-independence politician in New Caledonia, has publicly urged the French government to recognize the deadlock surrounding its proposed constitutional reform. During a recent press conference, he expressed the overwhelming sentiment that there is currently no majority support within the local Congress to back these reforms. Tjibaou's words reflect a growing frustration among local leaders about the direction of the government's reform efforts and the broader implications for New Caledonia's political future.

Tjibaou criticized the government for attempting to shift the blame for the lack of progress onto the local Parliament, suggesting that such a tactic undermines the true responsibility of governing bodies. He emphasized that the absence of majority support in the National Assembly, as well as the Congress of Versailles, indicates a significant schism in the political landscape of New Caledonia. This impasse not only raises questions about the legitimacy of the proposed reforms but also about the political will to address the aspirations of the New Caledonian people, particularly in terms of self-determination.

The commentary from Tjibaou is particularly pertinent in the context of the ongoing discussions around autonomy and governance in New Caledonia, a region with a complex history of colonialism and independence movements. The ramifications of this impasse could influence not only local governance but also France's approach to the region's autonomy, potentially reshaping the future relationship between New Caledonia and the French government, and impacting the local population’s push for greater self-governance and recognition of their rights.