Shahid: Political disagreements over the creation of deputy prime minister positions
Shahid: Political disagreements over the creation of deputy prime minister positions
9-1-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Member of Parliament, Ahmed Shaheed, confirmed on Tuesday that the issue of appointing deputies to the Prime Minister has not yet been resolved, suggesting that political forces will begin discussions on this issue after the vote to complete Al-Zidi’s cabinet.
Shahid told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “There is a political trend emerging towards appointing deputies for Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi, but the idea is still under discussion and has not yet taken an official stance.”
He added that “this proposal faces mixed acceptance within political circles, as some reject this approach based on financial and administrative considerations, because it will constitute an additional financial burden on the budget and an extra routine link in the structure of state administration.”
It is worth noting that the statement issued after yesterday’s coordination meeting set Monday as the date for finalizing the cabinet formation and voting on the nominated ministers.
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