A member of the Coalition for Reconstruction and Development, Ali al-Fatlawi, criticized the interference of the Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in the decisions of ministries and government bodies, considering that this interference could lead to a reduction in the powers of institutions and disrupt their administrative role.
Al-Fatlawi stated in remarks followed by the Video News Agency that the Popular Mobilization Law has faced numerous political challenges in the past period, including what he described as an American veto, in addition to the opposition from some political blocs to its legislation.
He added that political movement and understandings among the blocs have led to an agreement to proceed with the approval of the law during the current phase, noting that the draft law has transferred from the Cabinet to the Parliament, but it still needs an in-depth technical and legislative study related to years of service, age, and the mechanisms for organizing the work of the Popular Mobilization Authority, whether continuing in its current structure or merging into one of the ministries.
In this context, al-Fatlawi emphasized the need for the powers of holders of special degrees and officials in government institutions to be clear, pointing out that the intervention of the Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, in some military and security files raises questions about the limits of administrative and executive powers.
He explained that ministries and bodies should retain their powers in making decisions within their legal jurisdictions, warning that the objection of the Commander-in-Chief’s Office to decisions issued by government institutions could lead to the curtailment of their powers and affect their administrative independence.
He confirmed that organizing the relationship between government institutions and defining responsibilities and powers is essential to prevent overlap in jurisdictions and ensure the implementation of decisions within legal and administrative frameworks.