Salama Ghwil, Chairman of the Competition and Antitrust Council of Libya, has officially declared his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister.
His name joins six other contenders whose nominations have been submitted to the Presidency of the House of Representatives for review.
In a public statement shared via his official social media account, Ghwil emphasized his firm commitment to a nationally-driven solution for Libya’s political future.
He made it clear that he rejects any form of external influence or foreign intervention in shaping Libya’s governance, stating that any viable path forward must be grounded in “genuine Libyan consensus” and rooted in the legitimacy of recognized national institutions.
Ghwil cautioned against allowing international voices or external political rhetoric to shape national policy, arguing that such influence weakens Libya’s political identity and distorts the direction of the national discourse.
He expressed regret that some elements of the public and political class have been swayed by foreign narratives, which, in his view, risk detaching Libya from its sovereign path.
He stressed that Libya’s crisis requires solutions that are aligned with its own complex internal dynamics and political identity, not quick-fix strategies shaped abroad. Ghwil urged all political actors to prioritize internal dialogue and national ownership of the country’s challenges.
He warned that continued reliance on foreign agendas risks eroding Libya’s sovereignty and undermining the credibility of its institutions. “Following the battles of others,” he said, “doesn’t just strip Libya of its independence, it dismantles the foundations of our political project and reduces our national role to that of a passive observer in someone else’s conflict.”
Ghwil concluded his announcement by reaffirming his belief that Libya’s future must be determined by Libyans alone, and that any roadmap must reflect the country’s values, institutions, and legitimate aspirations, not external interests.
