The long-standing power struggle within Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) party has reached a critical juncture. The party's central committee is set to convene on Tuesday, April 23, at the International Conference Center in Algiers. The meeting, authorized by the Algiers wilaya, will see the participation of around 400-500 representatives. The primary agenda item is the election of a new secretary general, marking a significant shift in the party's leadership.
The FLN party has been embroiled in an internal power struggle between supporters of Djamel Ould Abbès and Mouad Bouchareb. The upcoming central committee meeting is expected to bring this struggle to a conclusion. The authorization for the meeting was submitted by three members of the central committee: Nacer Bettiche, Mustapha Kheloui, and Aissa Khellaf. The document, released by the Algiers wilaya, names Djamel Ould Abbès as the current secretary general.
The FLN party's internal dynamics have been under scrutiny since Mouad Bouchareb assumed the role of coordinator of the party's executive instance. His appointment followed Djamel Ould Abbès' temporary withdrawal from his position as secretary general due to health reasons. However, several party cadres have disputed Bouchareb's appointment, citing the party's statutes. According to them, the party's statutes dictate that in the event of a vacancy, the interim secretary general should be the oldest member of the bureau politique.
The party's statutes also specify that the central committee should convene within 30 days to elect a new secretary general. With the upcoming meeting, it appears that the party is moving towards a resolution. Djamel Ould Abbès has publicly stated that he does not intend to seek the position of secretary general again. This development paves the way for the election of a new leader.
The outcome of the central committee meeting is expected to have significant implications for the party's leadership and potentially the country's parliament. Mouad Bouchareb's position as president of the People's National Assembly (APN) may also be impacted. He was appointed to this role on October 23, following a contentious process.
The FLN party's internal power struggle has been ongoing for several weeks. The party's central committee meeting is seen as a critical step towards resolving the leadership crisis. The election of a new secretary general is expected to bring stability to the party and potentially pave the way for future reforms.
The meeting will take place at the International Conference Center in Algiers, and the new secretary general is expected to be elected on Tuesday. The FLN party's future direction and leadership will be shaped by the outcome of this meeting. Key stakeholders within the party and the country will be watching the developments closely.
Key points
- The FLN party's central committee meeting will elect a new secretary general, marking a significant shift in the party's leadership.
- The meeting is expected to conclude the internal power struggle between supporters of Djamel Ould Abbès and Mouad Bouchareb.
- The outcome may have implications for Mouad Bouchareb's position as president of the People's National Assembly (APN).
