Eyes are turning towards the stance that Prime Minister Najib Mikati will take regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections, both in terms of candidacy and voting, as the deadline for nominations approaches at midnight Tuesday-Wednesday. The position that Mikati adopts is expected to shape the dynamics of the electoral battle, particularly in Tripoli and the North, and to provide a clear picture of the electoral process overall.
In recent hours, it has been notable that Prime Minister Mikati has intensified his meetings and consultations ahead of announcing his stance, focusing on the possibilities of running for election or not, and the anticipated implications of either choice. Informed sources state, "The Prime Minister, who is keen on consulting various leaders, will base his position on personal principles and convictions," emphasizing that "Mikati underscores the importance of everyone's participation in the electoral process and urges against any boycott."
The sources stress that "the priority for the Prime Minister in this matter is the government's successful management of this critical event with integrity, transparency, and neutrality, given what it represents internally as a collective will among the vast majority of Lebanese, and externally as a fundamental condition for supporting Lebanon."
