Al-Dhari: Sunni forces clarify their position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister
A leader in the Azm Alliance, Mohammed al-Dhari, revealed today, Thursday, that Sunni forces, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, do not oppose the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the Coordination Framework’s candidate, for the premiership.
Al-Dhari told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Sunni National Council has not received any notification from the Coordination Framework forces regarding changing their candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, or replacing him with another figure. Most Sunni parties, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, have expressed their readiness to vote for the Coordination Framework’s candidate, Nouri al-Maliki, while emphasizing flexibility and not using a veto against any figure agreed upon by the Shiite forces. This step aims to achieve political stability and form a consensus government, away from political posturing.”
He added that “the moderate Sunni political forces, which reject Halbousi’s approach, are prepared to vote for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the Coordination Framework, the main Shiite bloc, without objecting to any individual, including former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.” He explained that “the Sunni forces’ position aims to facilitate the formation of the Iraqi government and overcome political obstacles.”
He emphasized that “this stance comes in light of the Coordination Framework’s insistence on proceeding with al-Maliki’s nomination, despite the Trump administration’s objections.”
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