The Front de libération nationale (FLN) party in Algeria has elected a new Secretary General, Abou El Fadl Baadji, in a meeting held at the Centre international des Conférences (CIC) in Algiers. Baadji, a lawyer and former member of the party's bureau politique, was chosen by a majority of the party's Comité central members. The meeting, which was attended by nearly 368 members, adopted a resolution to postpone the party's 11th Congress, initially scheduled for April.
According to Baadji, the meeting was legitimate and well-attended, with only 11 members opposing his election as Secretary General. He emphasized that the FLN party has been significantly impacted by crises and needs to be rebuilt to play its role in Algerian politics. Baadji stressed the importance of mobilizing the entire political class to defend the state and its institutions, which belong to the Algerian people.
Baadji expressed his desire to see an end to the idea of opposition and pro-power parties, as all parties aim to come to power. He highlighted the need for the FLN party to focus on its role in the country's politics. The party has been led by Ali Seddiki in an acting capacity since September 2019, following the resignation of former Secretary General Mohamed Djemai.
Mohamed Djemai, the former Secretary General, resigned in September 2019 and was subsequently detained on charges of destroying judicial documents and making threats. Baadji's election as the new Secretary General marks a significant change in the party's leadership. The FLN party is one of the major political parties in Algeria.
The FLN party has a long history in Algerian politics, dating back to the country's struggle for independence. The party has played a significant role in shaping the country's politics and economy. Baadji's election as Secretary General is seen as a crucial step in the party's efforts to regain its influence.
Baadji's vision for the party's future is centered around its role in defending the state and its institutions. He emphasized the need for the party to work towards the interests of the Algerian people. The party's Comité central will play a key role in shaping its future direction under Baadji's leadership.
The election of Abou El Fadl Baadji as Secretary General marks a new chapter in the FLN party's history. The party will face significant challenges in the coming months, including rebuilding its influence and credibility. Baadji's leadership will be crucial in determining the party's future direction and its role in Algerian politics.
Key points
- Abou El Fadl Baadji was elected as the new Secretary General of the FLN party.
- The party's 11th Congress has been postponed to a later date.
- Baadji emphasized the need for the party to defend the state and its institutions.
