Frem intends to officially declare his presidential nomination

MP Neemat Frem has said that he intends to officially announce his presidential nomination.

According to al-Akhbar newspaper, Frem expressed his intention during a dinner banquet that he held at his home last week.

The dinner was attended by a number of MPs, including Alain Aoun, Fouad Makhzoumi and Melhem Riachi, in addition to ex-MP Hadi Hbeish and a number of economists.

Frem told the attendees that he is awaiting the “right moment” to make the announcement, the daily said.

“Frem has been quoted as saying that he believes that he would be the second choice when Jihad Azour’s nomination gets dropped, because contrary to the latter, he enjoys the ability to draw votes from the other camp, especially Hezbollah,” the newspaper said.

“He has carried out contacts and meetings with Hezbollah officials, which he kept under wraps in order not to harm his chances,” the daily added.