FPM Denies Bassil Interfering in Govt. Formation Process

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The Free Patriotic Movement on Wednesday denied that its leader Jebran Bassil is interfering in the cabinet formation process.

“Over the past two days, suspicious and false political and journalistic allegations were repeated about an interference by FPM chief Jebran Bassil in the cabinet formation process, once in the form of claims about him leading the negotiations and once in the form of allegations that he is seeking a blocking one-third or ministerial portfolios such as foreign affairs and social affairs,” the FPM’s central media committee said in a statement.

It added: “The FPM renews its rebuttal of any interference, negotiations or even a desire by MP Bassil to engage in the cabinet formation process, other than his facilitation, politically and through the media, of the formation process.”

“He has repeatedly stressed the importance of expediting formation and he wants it to be this week if possible, so that the Lebanese can have a government that can halt the collapse and begin the reform process,” the FPM added.

In remarks to Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, sources had accused Bassil of maneuvering in the selection of candidates in order to obtain “a blocking one-third and guarantee his ability to control the government and have a veto right to block its decisions.”

“The main standoff is revolving around this point and everything else is details stemming from it,” the sources added.

“Bassil is personally steering the intensive movements by Baabda’s envoys towards the PM-designate,” the sources charged.

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Comments 9
Default-user-icon Warrior (Guest) 25 August 2021, 11:48

Yeah yeah, keep pretending you are innocent. We know that Aoun and FPM is totally focusing to get their majority again. For that they are ready to sacrifice the country. Of course they will never admit this. But their action and behavior is very obvious. The lineup for new government was presented to Auon many times, but he keeps refusing to sign it.

Thumb ex-fpm 25 August 2021, 12:00

It is no secret and rather common knowledge Bassil is physically present at Baabda before and after each of the PM Designate visits.

Thumb lubnani.masi7i 25 August 2021, 12:34

جبران يطالب ميقاتي بنصف متر من طوله حصة للعهد

Missing cedars 25 August 2021, 13:48

The lies in your eyes..

Thumb i.report 25 August 2021, 15:14

The most despised person in the country, ahead of the terrorist in chief and the bay el kil.

Thumb doodle-dude 25 August 2021, 15:20

lol @'FPM Denies'

Thumb EagleDawn 25 August 2021, 15:22

The Constitution needs an amendment that bans those under 150cm in height from assuming public office.

Default-user-icon FrenchLeb961 (Guest) 25 August 2021, 18:20

The power behind the throne!

Thumb thepatriot 26 August 2021, 16:34

lol