Nouri Al-Maliki officially nominated for Iraqi premiership
Shafaq News– Baghdad
Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF) on Saturday officially nominated Nouri al-Maliki for the post of prime minister, presenting him as the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc.
In a statement, the alliance said it held a meeting at the office of Hadi al-Amiri, head of the Badr Organization, during which participants reviewed political developments and the next phase, citing national responsibility and the need to complete constitutional requirements.
Following what it described as an “in-depth and extensive discussion,” the Framework said it approved al-Maliki’s nomination by majority vote, pointing to his political and administrative experience and his role in managing state affairs.
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The alliance reaffirmed its full commitment to work with all national forces to form “a strong and effective government” capable of addressing challenges, delivering services, and safeguarding Iraq’s security and unity.
It also urged Iraq’s parliament to convene the session designated for electing the president in line with constitutional timelines, a step required before formally assigning a prime minister-designate to form a government.
Al-Maliki, whose State of Law Coalition won 29 seats in the recent parliamentary elections and who previously served two terms as prime minister between 2006 and 2014, remains a key figure within the CF, an umbrella alliance of Shiite parties that holds more than 185 seats out of Iraq’s 329-member parliament.
Under Iraq’s post-2003 political system, the presidency is traditionally held by a Kurd, the premiership by a Shiite, and the speakership by a Sunni.
Parliament is required to elect a president within 30 days of its first session, with a two-thirds majority needed in the first round or a simple majority in a second round if no candidate prevails. The process moved forward after lawmakers elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as speaker on December 29, 2025. A source previously told Shafaq News that the session is expected to take place on January 26 or 27, following meetings between the parliament’s presidency and political blocs to arrange the vote.
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