Mohammed Al-Mezoghi, a hopeful candidate for Libya’s upcoming government leadership, has voiced strong criticism of past administrations, arguing that the Libyan people have clearly shown dissatisfaction with their performance.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Mezoghi pointed to nationwide protests as evidence of widespread anger, alongside the collapse of education and healthcare systems and the spread of diseases. He said these failures were the direct outcome of policies pursued by successive governments.
According to Mezoghi, the greatest challenge facing Libya is the insistence of some officials on clinging to power while repeating the same mistakes. He criticised what he described as an attitude of arrogance that has deepened public frustration. “The despair and loss of hope are visible in the eyes of young people across Libya,” he wrote, stressing the need to inject new blood into the political process to restore optimism.
Mezoghi’s message called for an urgent renewal of leadership to prevent further disillusionment. “Do not kill people with despair… open the path for renewal,” he stated.
He added that previous governments had failed even to meet their basic responsibilities, citing confusion in roles and overlapping mandates. Mezoghi warned that some agreements imposed by earlier administrations could bind future generations for decades.
Despite his criticism, Mezoghi clarified that his campaign is not focused on judging former governments or personalities. Instead, he pledged to present a national project aimed at saving the state from what he described as “free fall” and creating a foundation from which Libyans can collectively move forward.
