President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said, today, Saturday, that a “decision in line with true democracy” will be taken regarding the formation of the new government, whether the legislation results in a parliamentary or presidential majority.
In statements to the press after he finished casting his vote in the legislative elections, the President of the Republic responded to a question regarding the formation of the next government, recalling that the constitution has separated the two possibilities presented, i.e. the victory of a parliamentary majority or a majority loyal to the president’s program and “in both cases, we will take a decision in line with true democracy,” said President Tebboune.
The President of the Republic considered the legislative elections a stepping stone in the path of change, as he said in this regard: “Like all citizens, I performed my electoral duty, and these elections are the second building block for change and for building a democratic Algeria closer to citizens than before.”
He also indicated that the next date will be the provincial and municipal elections, which will be organized “soon”, and will represent the “last building block” in this path.
Regarding the parties that preferred to boycott the elections, the head of state clarified: “Those who chose to boycott, that is their right, provided that they do not impose this decision on others,” to continue, “Everyone is free in this country, but with respect for the other.”
In the same context, he also stopped at one of the most important foundations of democracy, which “requires that the majority respects the minority, but the decision remains between its hands.”
After stating that the election is a “national duty,” the President of the Republic touched on the expectations regarding the results, saying in this regard: “I have previously stated that the participation rate does not matter to me. What matters to me is that those who will be selected will have the popular legitimacy that enables them to exercise a legislative power, tomorrow.”
However, on the other hand, he recorded his optimism about popular participation, citing what media reported in their continuous press coverage of the voting process in many provinces of the country, which showed “the turnout of young people and women for these elections.”
President of the Republic went on to say: “I am always optimistic about the good, whatever the percentage of participation,” pointing out that the percentage of participation in legislative elections is usually lower than that recorded in presidential elections and other appointments.
Regarding parties that called for postponing of the elections, President Tebboune replied, “There are people who impose dictates without knowing who they represent, and no person or group can impose their dictates to be applied to an entire population,” adding, “They are free in their statements, but people wanted these elections and so be it”.
