The “Coordination Framework” alliance, known for housing Shiite parties and holding the majority in the Iraqi Parliament, announced its selection of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for the position of Prime Minister once again.
The Iraqi News Agency quoted the alliance in a statement saying that “after deep and extensive discussion, the Coordination Framework decided by majority to nominate Mr. Nouri Kamil al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister, as a candidate for the largest parliamentary bloc, based on his political and administrative experience and his role in managing the state.”
The alliance emphasized its “full commitment to the constitutional path and its keenness to work with all national forces to form a strong and effective government capable of facing challenges, providing services, and protecting Iraq’s security and unity.”
Al-Maliki (75 years old) served as Prime Minister of Iraq for two consecutive terms (2006–2014) and held the position of Vice President of the Republic twice between 2014 and 2018. He currently serves as the Secretary-General of the Islamic Dawa Party and leader of the State of Law Coalition.
Electing a President of the Republic
The Coordination Framework called on the House of Representatives to “hold its session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic in accordance with constitutional timings.”
Since the first multi-party elections held in Iraq in 2005, the Prime Minister has been a Shiite—effectively the head of executive authority—the President of the Republic a Kurd, and the Speaker of Parliament a Sunni, based on a quota system among the influential forces.
Post-Election Requirements
Following the legislative elections held on November 11th, the “Coordination Framework” announced the formation of the largest parliamentary bloc and began the process of choosing a Prime Minister. Its bloc consists of 175 deputies, more than half of the 329-seat parliament.
In late December, the Parliament elected the Sunni politician Heibat al-Halbousi as its Speaker and a Deputy Speaker for the council.
According to the Iraqi Constitution, the Parliament is supposed to elect a President of the Republic within 30 days of the first session. The President must then designate a Prime Minister within 15 days of his election, who must be the candidate of the “largest parliamentary bloc” as per the constitution.
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