The nomination of MP Michel Maouad for the presidency has not achieved the desired goals, and those insisting on proposing alternative names know in advance that their path to Baabda will hit a dead end that is impossible to break down. As long as consensus remains distant, no president will be elected. Furthermore, the presidential struggle concerning perspectives among political forces, specifically between those in favor of Hezbollah's arms and those against, is directly linked to the identity of the next president. Therefore, conceding Maouad's candidacy will lead to a complete political victory for the opposing side, making them the dominant force in the upcoming elections.
Additionally, there seems to be an organized campaign promoting that the Lebanese Forces, along with some independents, are moving towards withdrawing Maouad’s nomination in favor of former MP Salah Hunain, implying that there are parties wanting to undermine him today. It is noteworthy that Hunain previously stated he is ready to support any candidate agreed upon by allies, as long as they are not associated with the resistance axis. However, according to information, the Forces will vote for Maouad in the eleventh session, which will be like its predecessors, without any breakthrough in the presidential process. The lack of unity among the opposition also falls under the category of maturing any settlement at the moment of the deal that everyone is betting on. Meanwhile, Maouad remains firm in his candidacy without seeking any real and sovereign alternatives, as fragmentation continues among his supporters and the "civil society" and "national moderation" blocs and independent MPs. Meanwhile, the "Bkerke" standpoint, which rejects illegal arms and the logic of the state within a state, completely aligns with the MPs voting for the chairman of the Independence Movement.
