The British website “Amwaj” raised doubts about the ability of the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, whose political future is increasingly being speculated about, to try again to win a second term as Prime Minister.
According to the British report, which was translated by Shafaq News Agency, speculation about Sudan’s political future reached its peak after a commemorative photo was taken with three prominent governors, who are estimated to be potential allies of Al-Sudani when he seeks a second term in 2025.
The report indicated that some analysts believe that these maneuvers have caused the strengthening of existing divisions within the ruling “Coordination Framework”, which raises questions about whether Al-Sudani’s supporters are the ones who may sabotage his attempt to remain in office.
The report pointed out that the photo that brought together Al-Sudani with the governors of Basra, Karbala and Wasit, raised confused speculations about maneuvers by the prime minister to ensure his victory for a second term, pointing out reports that the photo reflects an alliance between politicians whose local popularity has recently increased, while there are reports that Al-Sudani is trying to prepare an electoral list in preparation for the parliamentary elections expected next year.
According to the report, Al-Sudani’s apparent rush to obtain support has exacerbated tensions within the “Coordination Framework”, which includes a group of Shiite forces supported by Iran.
The report quoted journalist Suad Al-Salihi as saying that Al-Sudani’s clear campaign to gain support “irritates” his former Shiite partners who “seek to maintain their influence and protect their interests.”
In addition to the three conservatives close to Al-Sudani, the prime minister has succeeded in recent months in attracting several prominent figures from the State of Law bloc led by Nouri al-Maliki to his potential electoral list, including current Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani and prominent MP Alia Nassif. The report pointed to estimates that Al-Sudani could win more than 60 seats in the upcoming elections.
The report added that Al-Sudani’s political career and biography earned him praise, as his popularity increased further in light of the remarkable success of his government’s initiatives in the fields of investment and development. The report pointed out that Al-Sudani’s current image before the public is that of an efficient manager.
The report said that although Al-Sudani included the idea of holding early elections in his government program, observers indicate that he is likely to complete his full term of 4 years in order to consolidate his political gains.
The report considered that if Al-Sudani completes his constitutional term, it is likely that Iraqi voters will head to the ballot boxes in the parliamentary elections in the fall of 2025.
However, the report pointed out that it is also possible that the Shiite political forces opposed to a second term for Al-Sudani may impose early elections, which may be held in the first half of next year.
The report concluded by pointing out that some of Al-Sudani’s employees are facing accusations of involvement in wiretapping the offices of the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zidan, and if it is found that the prime minister is involved in this, the political repercussions that would result from this could cause damage to his campaign to win a second term.
shafaq.com
