Candidates Submit Applications for Libyan Prime Minister Position

Candidates have submitted their applications to Aguila Saleh, the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, for the position of Prime Minister of the new Libyan government. This process is being conducted in accordance with pre-agreed conditions between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State.

Among the prominent candidates vying for the position are Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir, the governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Faisal Qarqab, the former head of the Telecommunications Holding Company, and presidential candidates Fadil Al-Amin, Muhammad Al-Mazoghi, and Abdel-Hakim Baayou. The House of Representatives Speaker has received the first file that satisfied the conditions to fill the position of the next unified government.

The submission of candidacies comes amid reported international pressure on the governments of Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba and Osama Hammad to hand over power to a new government supervising the elections. It has been explained that the candidates for the position of prime minister will not be limited to those from the city of Misrata.

A recent dialogue session was held between the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and the President of the Supreme Council of State, Mohamed Takala. During this session, they agreed on the necessity of forming a unified government and unifying sovereign positions to ensure the activation of its assigned role at the level of the Libyan state.

The current Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dabeibeh, has defended his stay in office, stating that his government has achieved successes felt by all citizens. However, Fathi Al-Marimi, the media advisor to the Presidency of the House of Representatives, confirmed that the candidates have submitted their candidacy files to Aguila Saleh as per the agreed conditions between the House of Representatives and the State.

The Libyan House of Representatives, based in Benghazi, has announced that it has received the CVs of candidates to lead a new government that will guide the country to elections. The president of the Parliament, Aguila Saleh, has received the dossiers of some candidates, though their names have not yet been revealed.

Why this matters: The selection of a new Prime Minister is a vital step in Libya's ongoing efforts to establish a stable and unified government. The success of this process could open the way for long-awaited national elections and contribute to the resolution of the country's prolonged political stalemate.

This development takes place amid a complex political landscape in Libya, with the country being administered by two rival political-military coalitions - the Government of National Unity in Tripoli and the Government of National Stability in Benghazi. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has identified four key obstacles to holding elections, including the need for a mandatory second round for presidential elections, linking presidential and parliamentary elections, forming a unity government, and ensuring the full inclusion of all Libyans, including women and cultural components.

Key Takeaways

• Candidates submitted applications to Aguila Saleh for PM of new Libyan govt.
• Prominent candidates include Al-Kabir, Qarqab, Al-Amin, Al-Mazoghi, and Baayou.
• Candidates not limited to Misrata; new govt to supervise elections.
• Dialogue held between Libyan leaders on forming unified govt and positions.
• Selection of new PM is vital for Libya's efforts to establish stable govt.