Upcoming Electoral Alliance Formation Within Iraq’s Coordination Framework
The Coordination Framework is forming a broad electoral alliance anticipated to include 14 entities led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Ammar Al-Hakim. The coalition will aim to unite Shiite forces while also communicating with Kurdish and Sunni groups. Recent calls for election law amendments have stirred political discussions in Iraq, facing opposition from various parties.
According to sources from the Coordination Framework, several factions are poised to form a significant electoral alliance, which is expected to be announced in the near future. Prominent figures involved in this initiative include Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Ammar Al-Hakim, the Head of Iraq’s Wisdom Movement. Both leaders have initiated their electoral strategies to consolidate support from various Shiite groups, deliberately excluding those who plan to participate with independent lists.
The sources indicated that the groundwork for this alliance has already begun, with plans to finalize agreements with other factions over the next two months. The emerging coalition is anticipated to comprise approximately 14 different political entities. Furthermore, it is emphasized that this alliance is not only limited to Shiite parties; it will also seek to engage with Kurdish and Sunni groups interested in joining the coalition.
The Coordination Framework consists predominantly of Shiite forces, having formed in 2021, with the notable exception of the Sadrist Movement, which has distanced itself from the framework. Since its inception, the Coordination Framework has played a pivotal role in selecting the Prime Minister based on the established division of political positions.
Recently, discussions regarding the amendment of the election law have gained traction within the political landscape, particularly following Nouri Al-Maliki’s call for reform. This proposal has encountered resistance from various political blocs, as reported by Shafaq News Agency.
In summary, the Coordination Framework is on the verge of establishing a broad electoral alliance that will seek inclusion from various political factions while primarily focusing on Shiite forces. The anticipated announcement of this alliance and its efforts to unite diverse groups reflects the evolving political dynamics in Iraq. Stakeholders from different regions and affiliations are being invited to participate in this coalition, possibly reshaping the electoral landscape.
Original Source: shafaq.com
