A member of the Libyan Parliament’s Roadmap Committee, Miftah Al-Kartaihi confirmed that they will hold a session next week to “listen to the government headed by Fathi Bashagha, not to question it.”
In press statements, Al-Kartaihi indicated that the session will “address what the government has done during the period that followed granting it confidence. The Parliament will listen to the government’s plans for the coming period, and ways to address some outstanding issues.”
He added that during the session, “some questions could be raised about the government’s work, and its shortcomings. As well as the appointment of deputy ministers and the headquarters from which the government will operate.”
The Libyan Parliament decided on 27 September to summon the government for a special session.
This comes as the government’s attempts to enter Tripoli have repeatedly failed. It has also failed to obtain international recognition, and a national budget.
The most prominent obstacle facing the government is its inability to carry out its duties in the capital. It currently holds its meeting in Benghazi and Sirte. The latest attempt to enter Tripoli ended with bloody clashes, due to the incumbent government of Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba’s refusal to cede power.
Observers believe that the government will not be able to implement its commitments from other cities, or even be able to obtain its budget, estimated at 94 billion Libyan dinars.
In June, the Parliament voted to approve the draft state budget for the year 2022. The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir has refused to liquate the budget for Bashagha. Simultaneously, Al-Kabir continued to provide funding for Dbaiba.
Bashagha has promised to “make every effort to achieve the aspirations of the Libyan people to hold transparent elections,” but has failed to do so. He also promised the “fair distribution of wealth and to improve the quality of life for every citizen.” Bashagha also pledged to “end the manifestations of security chaos and financial corruption in Libya.”
Bashagha’s pledges, which are currently unenforceable, show that most were media stunts to remain in power.