Interview with Ayad Jamal Aldin commenting on the absurdity of the problems with the Electoral Law and the continuing corruption issues that plague Iraqi government
Sunday, 22 November 2009 14:22
Ayad Jamal Aldin, leader of the Ahrar Party, reveals the truth about the extent of corruption within the Iraqi government and voices his disgust at the manner in which parliamentary seats have been distributed - using the Ministry of Trades rationing list - in the forthcoming election.
"This is a colossal assault to the rights of the Iraqi people. The use of the list is appalling, because the Ministry of Trade is one of the most corrupt institutions in the country!" Says Mr. Jamal Aldin.
For the full interview and to learn the truth about Iraqi politics switch on tonight (22 November) to Iraq TV at 20:30.
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About Ayad Jamal Aldin:
Ayad Jamal Aldin is a Shia cleric, best known for his consistent campaigning for a new, secular Iraq. He first rose to prominence at the Nasiriyah conference in March 2003, shortly before the fall of Saddam, where he called for a state free of religion, the turban and other theological symbols. In 2005, he was elected as one of the 25 MPs on the Iraqi National List, but withdrew in 2009 after becoming disenchanted with Iyad Allawi's overtures to Iran. He wants complete independence from Iranian interference in Iraq. He now leads the Ahrar party for the 2010 election to the Council of Representatives, to clean up corruption and create a strong, secure and liberated Iraq for the future.