A member of the Coalition for Reconstruction and Development, Ali Al-Fatlawi, criticized the intervention of the Director of the Commander-in-Chief's Office in the decisions of ministries and government bodies, considering that this intervention could lead to a reduction of the institutions' powers and hinder their administrative role.
Al-Fatlawi stated, in a statement 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 the political movement and understandings among the blocs resulted in an agreement to proceed with the approval of the law during the current phase, noting that the draft law has moved from the Council of Ministers to the House of Representatives, but it still requires in-depth technical and legislative study concerning years of service, age, and the mechanisms for organizing the work of the Popular Mobilization Authority, whether it continues in its current structure or is merged into one of the ministries.
In this context, Al-Fatlawi emphasized the need for clarity regarding the powers of special degree holders and officials in government institutions, pointing out that the intervention of the Director of the Commander-in-Chief's Office, 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 objections from the Commander-in-Chief's Office to decisions issued by government institutions may lead to curtailing their powers and affecting the independence of their administrative work.
He stressed that organizing the relationship between government institutions and defining responsibilities and powers is essential to prevent overlapping jurisdictions and ensure that decisions are implemented within legal and administrative frameworks.