The Libyan Football Federation General Assembly announced the election of Abdel-Moula Al-Maghrabi as the new President of the General Libyan Football Federation during an electoral session held on Saturday at the University of Garyounis in Benghazi.
According to the Libyan News Agency (WAL), the session was attended by 100 of the 125 eligible members, representing club presidents and officially appointed delegates. Voting was conducted on the sole candidate list, which received 95 votes in favor and 5 against. Al-Maghrabi, previously head of the Tripoli Regional Football Federation, was officially chosen as the President of the General Libyan Football Federation.
The winning list also included Fawzi Jaouda as First Vice President, Abdullah Omar as Second Vice President, and Enas Al-Awami as the Women’s Representative. Board members include Ali Al-Mahdi, Abdulhadi Harbi, Ezzeddine Breidan, Talal Al-Sharif, Alaa Abdulrazek, Mohamed Boumlyana, and Riad Al-Hamrouni. The reserve list features Abdullah Bouzriba, Saleh Saeed, Fawzi Al-Madani, and Hanan Al-Shouqi.
The Electoral Committee confirmed the official approval of the winning list after verifying all required documents. It also announced that the nomination period had been officially closed.
Al-Maghrabi, 60, brings extensive experience to his new role. He has served as President of the Tripoli Regional Football Federation for several years and continues to hold the position. Previously, he was the Treasurer for the same federation and served as an administrator at Al-Ittihad Club. Notably, Al-Maghrabi is also a pilot in the Libyan Air Force.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
