State of Law: Maliki remains the “most prominent” candidte for Prime Minister
Imran Karkoush, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that the coalition’s leader, Nouri al-Maliki, remains the leading candidate for the premiership in the next phase. He also indicated that the coordination framework meeting scheduled for Wednesday will be “crucial” in shaping the new government.
Karkoush told the Information Agency, “Nouri al-Maliki is still the most likely candidate and the leading contender within the coordination framework to form the government,” explaining that “the atmosphere within the framework is moving towards resolving outstanding issues.”
He added that “tomorrow’s coordination framework meeting will be pivotal and decisive in determining the final steps of the political process.”
Karkoush continued, “If changes occur and al-Maliki’s candidacy is withdrawn from the prime ministerial race, the framework possesses considerable flexibility, and there are several names being considered for the position.” He emphasized that “the primary objective is to form a strong government capable of confronting the challenges.”
Political circles are awaiting the results of tomorrow’s meeting of the Coordination Framework forces, amid leaks indicating a serious desire to expedite the selection of a new prime minister to end the political deadlock.
Almaalomah.me