Libya's parliament, the House of Representatives, has elected a new leadership team. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Osama Hamad, the Prime Minister appointed by the House of Representatives, congratulated the newly elected leadership. He expressed his appreciation for the outgoing leaders, Counselor Aqila Saleh and his first deputy, Fawzi Al-Nuwiri, for their efforts during their tenure.
The new leadership team was elected in accordance with the amendments to the internal regulations and the adoption of the parliamentary session system. The election was held through a direct vote among the members of the House of Representatives. Hamad welcomed the election, stating that it represents a step towards consolidating the democratic process and respecting the will of the institutions.
Hamad extended his gratitude to Aqila Saleh and Fawzi Al-Nuwiri for their national efforts and responsibilities during their tenure. He acknowledged the challenges they faced during a critical period in Libya's history. The new leadership team includes Salehin Abdulnabi as the President of the House of Representatives, Tarik Al-Ashtar as the first deputy, and Misbah Duma as the second deputy.
Hamad emphasized the importance of peaceful and democratic transition, calling for the unification of efforts to overcome the division and establish a unified executive authority. He stressed that this can be achieved through a legitimate and institutionalized process, leading to a broad national consensus and ending the multiplicity of executive decision-making centers.
The Prime Minister also urged all national forces, institutions, and personalities to prioritize Libya's interests and rally around a comprehensive national project. This project aims to end the division, unify state institutions, preserve sovereignty, and rebuild trust among Libyans.
The government expressed its continued cooperation with the new leadership team, hoping that their election will be a new step towards national reconciliation. The goal is to reach a comprehensive settlement that lays the foundation for a stable phase, ends the transitional phases, and allows Libyans to choose their permanent institutions through free will.
The election of the new leadership team is seen as a significant development in Libya's ongoing efforts to stabilize and rebuild. The international community has been closely watching the situation, with many countries and organizations calling for a peaceful and democratic resolution to the country's challenges.
Key points
- Osama Hamad congratulates the new leadership team of Libya's parliament and expresses gratitude to outgoing leaders.
- The new leadership team was elected through a direct vote among the members of the House of Representatives.
- Hamad calls for the unification of efforts to overcome the division and establish a unified executive authority.
