No retreat until the big heads are removed
No retreat until the big heads are removed
2026-07-13 01:18
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Rubaie
The country is passing through a crucial historical juncture in its declared war against the scourge of corruption that has plagued the state for many years. Amid this confrontation, attention is focused on the recent measures taken by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, which have generated significant momentum in pursuing those involved in squandering the nation’s resources. Here, we must be clear and decisive in defining the public’s position: we support these measures and strongly endorse them, as long as they target and punish those caught in corruption and continue their relentless pursuit.
The public support for al-Zaydi’s actions is not a blank check, but a mandate contingent upon seriousness and swift justice. The public is weary of temporary campaigns and political palliatives, and therefore we now await bolder measures that will more decisively target the centers of corruption. We will not accept, nor will the people allow, any attempt to derail or abort this campaign under the weight of political pressure and manipulation.
The real test of the success of this battle is not just overthrowing the small fry or the executive tools, but continuing to dismantle the corruption equation from its roots, reaching the leadership and eliminating the big heads that have run this system for years.
Our position today, as citizens and observers, can be summarized in the following points:
Full and unlimited support: as long as the legal standard is applied to everyone without exception or selectivity.
Rejection of abortion and settlements: We emphasize the need to protect these measures against any political pressure that attempts to empty the campaign of its content.
Going for the big bosses: Targeting corrupt leaders is the only way to restore confidence in the state and its institutions.
Our final word: We give Mr. Al-Zaydi our full support and endorsement in this path, provided that the train of accountability does not stop, and there is no retreat from uprooting the roots of corruption wherever they have sprouted and no matter how big the figures involved are.
The people are waiting, history is watching, and the battle continues.
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