The Libyan Parliament Speaker, Ageela Saleh, rejected the Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Abdelhamid Dbaiba, overseeing the upcoming elections.
Saleh stated that the House of Representatives (HoR) will work with the High Council of State (HCS) to establish a small government to conduct the elections once the laws are passed.
He expressed his wishes that the 6+6 Committee, which is currently discussing the election laws, will finish its tasks by the end of the month. He confirmed that no candidate will be excluded, and the final decision will be made by voters.
Saleh said he has not decided whether he will run for the upcoming presidential elections. He wished to hold the elections before the end of the year. Saleh also stated that Libyan Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha could return to his duties if an investigation clears him of any wrongdoing.
Last week, Libya’s eastern-based Parliament voted to suspend its designated Prime Minister, Fathi Bashagha. It appointed his Finance Minister, Osama Hamada to his role.
Notably, Saleh stressed the need to form a mini-cabinet with a 6 to 8-month-mandate of supervising elections impartially and saving the Libyans’ money.
These remarks came during his meeting with a number of notables and tribal Sheikhs of the eastern western and eastern regions of Libya at al-Qubba city. The attendees demanded an improvement in the political situation in the country and the necessity of holding presidential and parliamentary elections during the current year.
On his part, Saleh stressed that national reconciliation is the most important pillar in restoring security and stability in Libya. He praised the patriotic role being played by the Libyan tribes to achieve security and stability in the country, according to a statement by the Parliament media office.
The Speaker also reviewed the Libyan Parliament’s work plan in an effort to achieve the will of the Libyans to hold elections as soon as possible, stressing his complete rejection of foreign interference in the country’s affairs.
