Muhammad Allawi pledges to work for early elections and the formation of a government away from quotas
Muhammad Allawi pledges to work for early elections and the formation of a government away from quotas
2020-02-02
On Saturday, Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi pledged to work in holding early elections and referring corruption files to the judiciary. He also pledged to form a government away from quotas.
Allawi said in a televised speech: “I extend my thanks to the President of the Republic, Halabousi, the deputies, the parliamentary forces, activists, unions, and all those who put his trust in us through my assignment to the mission.
He added: “I applaud the appreciation and honor of the peaceful demonstrators martyrs,” stressing: “I strive for a serious attempt to build a state of citizenship and institutions, and a state of justice, freedom, welfare and peace.”
Allawi said, “The blood of the martyrs from the demonstrators and the security forces will not be in vain,” stressing that “the state’s weapon will not be carried against the people, but rather to protect the borders and enhance security.”
He continued, “I affirm my keen desire to follow up the investigation events against the demonstrations and hold those responsible for the violence and those who caused the sabotage accountable to public and private properties, and I pledge to form a government that is far from narrow partisan quotas.”
Allawi pledged, “to involve the competent people in forming the government,” stressing: “I will not accept any candidate imposed by the parties.”
And between: “I pledge to work diligently to prepare for early elections in consultation with the relevant authorities, the High Electoral Commission and the United Nations, and I pledge to protect the electoral process and stand against any interference affecting the integrity of its results.”
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