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[size=38]Transfer of power with currencies: Buying positions and votes threatens the democratic system in Iraq[/size]
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January 18, 2024[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Baghdad/Al-Masala Al-Hadath: In a huge surprise, the Iraqi political forces exchanged the paper between the candidates for the Presidency of the House of Representatives in the parliament. While expectations indicated a breakthrough in favor of Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, then the parliamentary votes witnessed a sudden shift to another candidate, exposing the market spectacle, vote-buying and incomprehensible aspects of the democratic process.
The results of the first round were as follows: MP Salem Al-Issawi (97 votes), MP Shaalan Al-Karim (152 votes), MP Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani (48 votes). With this unexpected shift in votes, the political arena seemed like an arena of political manipulation lacking any real concept of democracy.
In the midst of this muddled scenario, money was circulating unchecked, with MPs astonishingly buying votes. Informed sources indicate that most of the money distributed during the election session for the Speaker of the House of Representatives went to the former Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi.
The end result was a scandal that revealed unprecedented corruption in the management of public affairs, as it became possible for any member of the House of Representatives to give up his vote in exchange for money, which heralded the deterioration of the democratic process in the country.
The manipulation of this session not only indicates weakness in the political system, but also highlights risks and challenges that must be addressed to enhance the transparency and integrity of the democratic process in Iraq.
In the midst of the turbulent political arena in Iraq, a disturbing phenomenon is emerging that threatens the democratic system: “buying positions and votes.” This is a phenomenon that cannot be ignored, as political support and endorsements are exchanged for financial exchange, whether in the context of elections or appointments.
Politicians and candidates form alliances with powerful individuals in their community and blackmail each other using money as a way to secure support. This political marketing works to transform money into political power.
The negative impact of this phenomenon is also evident in appointments, where government positions are determined based on loyalties and financial support, rather than competence and experience. This causes government administration and services to weaken, and the political system to lose credibility.
The existence of this phenomenon calls for a profound reform of the electoral system and the mechanisms for selecting government officials. Combating corruption also requires intensive efforts and tightening control over the financing of electoral campaigns to ensure the integrity of the democratic process and promote effective citizen participation.
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