Al-Haddad calls on the federal government to speed up the addressing of the electricity file and to hold the negligent accountable and calls for the need to secure the protection of electric towers from terrorism and sabotage

In a statement issued by him, the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Bashir Khalil Al-Haddad, called on the federal government and the Ministry of Electricity to address the electricity file, Which, unfortunately, has become an eternal ordeal in the summer seasons and has provoked the anger and resentment of citizens in most governorates, especially the country, which has been witnessing a remarkable rise in temperatures for days with continuous power outages, Which negatively affected daily life, while calling on the government to impose the rule of law and the prestige of the state in all ministries and institutions, And the severely negligent accountability, and the eradication of rampant corruption in all parts of the Iraqi state. And cut off the hands of the corrupt seniors who control the capabilities of the state.

The Deputy Speaker of the Council condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted two electric power transmission towers in Makhmour district, Debaga district, east of Nineveh Governorate, And the repeated attacks on power transmission towers, which caused power outages in Baghdad and the rest of the governorates, His Eminence called on the security ministries, joint operations, and responsible authorities to ensure the protection of these towers and stations, and tighten guards for these service and vital facilities, and prevent them from being exposed to terrorist operations and acts of sabotage.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives
Friday 2 July 2021