The Prime Minister of the Parliament-designated government, Osama Hammad, criticised his counterpart in Tripoli, Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba, during a parliamentary session held on Monday. The session focused on questioning Hammad’s government while addressing ongoing national challenges.
Hammad denounced Dbaiba’s leadership, accusing him of corruption and undermining Libya’s resources. He also criticised the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for what he termed as “biased policies” aimed at favouring specific political figures with false promises of power-sharing roles.
Highlighting a path forward, Hammad called for a “Libyan-Libyan dialogue” as the solution to the political crisis, aligning with the vision of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State. He also expressed support for the Arab League’s stance on Syria, advocating for its sovereignty and a Syrian-led resolution free from external interference.
Hammad raised concerns over recent moves by Dbaiba’s government, including sending an envoy to Damascus. He accused the Tripoli-based administration of attempting to bring Syrian fighters to Libya under the guise of training, which he said could destabilise Tripoli and the western mountains.
He further demanded legal action against Dbaiba’s government for its alleged meeting with Israeli officials, which he described as a “moral and legal failure.”
In a separate statement, Parliament Speaker Ageela Saleh praised Hammad’s government for attending the questioning session, asserting its legitimacy and accountability. Saleh also requested an explanation from National Oil Corporation (NOC) head Farhat Bengdara regarding the unimplemented decision to relocate NOC headquarters to Benghazi.
Additionally, Saleh assured visiting university officials of his commitment to resolving challenges facing Libya’s educational institutions.
