The Libyan Attorney General’s Office has revealed that approximately 120 candidates for the upcoming municipal elections are currently facing legal action on charges of criminal offences and misdemeanours. This information came as part of an official statement issued by the office.
According to the statement, the High National Election Commission (HNEC) had requested the Attorney General’s Office to provide criminal records for 2,389 candidates running in the municipal elections.
The request aimed to verify that no criminal convictions would disqualify the candidates from participating in the elections.
The Attorney General’s database uncovered that 120 candidates are involved in a range of criminal cases, including both felonies and misdemeanours.
While specific details about the nature of these crimes were not disclosed, the statement clarified that all necessary information about the convictions, as well as ongoing legal proceedings, had been submitted to the HNEC for further review.
This development highlights the Attorney General’s role in ensuring that only eligible candidates without legal impediments are permitted to run in the upcoming municipal elections.
The Commission is expected to review the records and take appropriate measures, which may include disqualifying candidates found guilty of criminal offences.
The municipal elections are seen as a significant step in Libya’s efforts to stabilise governance at the local level amidst ongoing political turmoil in the country.
The scrutiny of candidates’ legal statuses is part of broader efforts to ensure transparency and integrity in the election process.
