On Monday, the Libyan House of Representatives unanimously approved the laws governing the election of the country’s president and parliament.
These laws were prepared by the “6+6” committee, as announced by the council’s official spokesperson, Abdullah Blehiq.
According to the Libyan news outlet, “Al-Wasat,” Council President Aguila Saleh stated during the House of Representatives session in Benghazi that he had received the presidential and parliamentary election law drafts yesterday from Deputy Jalal Al-Shuhaibi.
Saleh further noted during the session that the law, developed by the “6+6” committee in accordance with constitutional amendments, does not exclude any eligible candidate from running for office.
Every citizen, whether civilian or military, has the right to run for office. Those who do not win in the elections will return to their previous positions.
Saleh expressed his belief that the law respects all considerations and circumstances the country is going through and achieves equality in political participation.
He also expressed gratitude to the “6+6” committee responsible for approving the election laws, considering it a foundation for unifying authority in the country and fulfilling the Libyan people’s desire for presidential and parliamentary elections.
Previously, the UN envoy to Libya, Abdullah Battali, stated in September last year that he had met with the President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Tukal, and his deputies.
They agreed on the necessity of completing the legal framework for elections, taking into account the observations made by key parties in the political process to make the electoral laws implementable.
In the same context, Battali also met with the head of the High National Elections Commission, Emad Al-Sayeh, emphasizing the importance of completing the legal framework for general elections.
The Commission’s role in providing advice on electoral matters was also highlighted.
