The seventh day of Algeria's presidential campaign saw several candidates pledge to revise the country's constitution and engage in national dialogue. At least four candidates, including Abdelaziz Belaïd, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and Ali Benflis, made similar promises in separate events across the country. Belaïd, from Chlef, emphasized the need for an inclusive dialogue that includes various citizen movements to address the country's problems.
Abdelaziz Belaïd, leader of the El Moustakbal party, promised to increase salaries to protect the dignity of civil servants, which he termed "salaire de la dignité." He claimed to know how to address the people's problems, having a medical background. Belaïd vowed to revise the constitution after submitting it to popular debate, ensuring that national constants remain intact as pillars of the second republic.
Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a former Prime Minister, held a meeting in Batna, where he promised to eradicate the housing crisis and unemployment. He announced plans to implement a decision to insert 400,000 civil servants into the workforce. Tebboune also pledged to revise the constitution and electoral law within the first four months of his presidency, citing a crisis of confidence and moral politics.
Tebboune's rival, Ali Benflis, held an event in Médéa, where he presented himself as a man of his word who only makes achievable promises. Benflis stated that his electoral program would be implemented gradually, addressing urgent issues first. He vowed to modernize political life by gathering Algerians around a national dialogue, led by an open national government.
Benflis aims to propose laws that will lead to urgent municipal and legislative elections. His plan involves a government of national openness that will help address the country's multidimensional and deep crisis. The candidates' promises reflect the concerns of Algerians, who have been experiencing a prolonged crisis.
The campaign's seventh day demonstrated that the candidates are aware of the need for constitutional reform and addressing pressing issues. With various events held across the country, the candidates showcased their plans to engage with citizens and address pressing concerns. Algerians will head to the polls on December 12 to elect their next president.
The candidates' focus on constitutional reform, unemployment, and housing reflects the country's priorities. As the campaign continues, Algerians will evaluate the candidates' plans and choose the one they believe will lead the country forward. The next president will face significant challenges in addressing the country's crisis and implementing reforms.
Key points
- Algerian presidential candidates pledge to revise the constitution and address pressing issues such as unemployment and housing.
