Big bribes and a secret vote .. Thus, Allawi warned of a plan to thwart the passing of his government

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi has warned against a plan to thwart the passing of his cabinet’s formation, while Parliament on Thursday set a date to vote to give confidence to this government.

Allawi wrote on his account on Twitter yesterday evening, "I heard that there is a plan to thwart the government pass because of the inability to continue the thefts, because the ministries will be managed by independent and impartial ministers."

He explained that "this scheme consists in paying exorbitant sums for the deputies and making the vote secret", expressing his hope that this information will be incorrect.

Allawi program
Allawi had published a part of his government’s program yesterday evening on his Twitter account, and confirmed that he would work towards moving towards free and fair early elections in which the people would choose their representatives for the next stage.

Allawi said that the government is committed to providing full support for the conduct of these elections at the earliest date determined by the Independent High Electoral Commission and the Council of Representatives.

Allawi stressed that the Electoral Commission is committed to providing the government with a specific date that does not exceed a year from this day.

The Presidency of the Iraqi Council of Representatives announced yesterday the determination of tomorrow, Thursday, the date for holding a session to give confidence to the Allawi government.

Allawi faces protests from prominent political forces, as well as the popular movement, which demands an independent personality far from the parties.

In this context, the Alliance of Iraqi Forces led by al-Halbousi announced that he would not attend the voting session to give confidence to the Allawi government, and said in a statement that he rejects the approach that Allawi is dealing with. On the other hand". The statement indicated that Al-Halbousi called for Thursday’s session in his capacity as Speaker of Parliament, not the leader of his bloc.

Stick protests
As the political crisis over the formation of the new government continues, Sadrist leader Muqtada al-Sadr canceled organizing massive protests today at the Green Zone in the event the government was not given confidence this week, due to concerns about the spread of the Corona virus after the Ministry of Health urged citizens to avoid public gatherings.

Al-Jazeera correspondent said that a number of demonstrators were wounded after renewed confrontations with the security forces in the vicinity of Tahrir Square, in the center of the capital, Baghdad.

The reporter added that the clashes erupted after the security forces advanced towards the protest square from the side of al-Khilani Square, indicating that the riot police had burned a number of the sit-in tents near the Tahrir tunnel.

It is noteworthy that the protesters are preparing to leave today, Tuesday, in mass demonstrations, which activists called on social media and launched the "We Go Back to You Millions" sign in anticipation of the confidence vote session on the new government.

And the unprecedented protests in Baghdad and southern cities - which demand comprehensive political reforms and a change in the political class - led to the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi last December.