The establishment of a new power structure in Tripoli—the Supreme Authority of Chairs—represents an unconstitutional act that could fuel autonomy demands in eastern Libya, according to Osama Hammad, Prime Minister of Libyan Parliament-designate government.
"The formation of the Supreme Authority of Chairs in Tripoli is an illegal act that threatens national unity," Hammad stated in remarks carried by Libyan television channel Libya24. The head of the parliament-backed government warned that the new governing body "undermines stability and disrupts the electoral process."
Hammad emphasized that "the way out of this situation is to accelerate the holding of presidential elections." Otherwise, he added, "the possibility of demanding autonomy for eastern Libyan regions will become urgent and evident."
The announcement follows yesterday's declaration by Libya's Presidential Council, which serves as the head of state, regarding the establishment of the Supreme Authority of Chairs. According to the council's press service, this decision was made during a meeting between Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi, Prime Minister of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, and Mohammed Takala, Chairman of the advisory High Council of State. The new body will reportedly "develop decision-making methodologies and address political, economic, and defense issues" while coordinating national-level decisions and aligning leadership positions.
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Based on materials from TASS