Algerian army chief of staff, Ahmed Gaïd Salah, has stated that the presidential election will take place on December 12, as scheduled. He made the remarks during a working visit to the Commandement des Forces de défense aérienne du territoire in Algiers. Gaïd Salah emphasized that the Algerian National People's Army (ANP) supports the Independent National Electoral Authority (ANIE), which is overseeing the electoral process.
Gaïd Salah stressed that the ANP will continue to support the ANIE until the election is held on December 12. He described the election as a "noble national undertaking" that reflects the will of the Algerian people. The army chief of staff emphasized that the goal of the Algerian people, supported by the ANP, is to establish a new national state led by a president elected by the people.
Gaïd Salah highlighted the high level of awareness among Algerians, particularly the youth, regarding the importance of the election. He noted that the people have shown a deep understanding of the need to move forward with the electoral process, despite attempts by some groups to disrupt it. The army chief of staff warned that those who try to undermine the election will face the law.
Gaïd Salah accused some individuals, whom he described as being part of a "band" that has been involved in politics through chantage, of trying to sabotage the election. He stated that these individuals, who have previously held high-ranking positions in the state, are now trying to mislead the Algerian people and undermine the electoral process.
The army chief of staff emphasized that the ANP is committed to supporting the Algerian people throughout this sensitive phase. He stated that the army's positions remain constant and irrevocable, and that it will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the election. Gaïd Salah warned that those who try to undermine the election will face the law.
Gaïd Salah also criticized some individuals who have been making proposals that he described as "sterile and dead-born." He stated that these individuals, who have previously been part of the old system, are out of touch with the reality of the situation in Algeria and the aspirations of the Algerian people.
The Algerian presidential election is set to take place on December 12, with several candidates vying for the top spot. The election is seen as a crucial step in the country's transition to a new era, following months of protests and demonstrations that led to the resignation of long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Key points
- The Algerian army chief of staff, Ahmed Gaïd Salah, has confirmed that the presidential election will take place on December 12, as scheduled.
- Gaïd Salah emphasized that the Algerian National People's Army (ANP) supports the Independent National Electoral Authority (ANIE) and will continue to do so until the election is held.
- The army chief of staff warned that those who try to disrupt the election will face the law, and accused some individuals of trying to sabotage the electoral process.
