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Shafaq News
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Political gridlock: Court reinstates Nineveh Council chairman
Shafaq News/ A deepening political rift has gripped the Nineveh Provincial Council following an administrative court ruling on Sunday that suspended the dismissal of Council Chairman Ahmed Al-Hasoud, further fueling tensions among rival blocs. According to an official court document, the Administrative Court ruled in favor of Al-Hasoud and issued an injunction to halt his removal until a final verdict is reached. The decision, based on Articles 151 and 152 of Iraq's Civil Procedure Law, was described as urgent but subject to appeal. The decision came after Al-Hasoud had filed a legal challenge against his dismissal, arguing that the procedure lacked legal validity. However, several council members maintain that his removal was conducted per constitutional and legal frameworks. His ouster had been backed by a majority vote within the council, reflecting ongoing power struggles between the "Unified Nineveh" bloc, which includes Sunni Arab and Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) members, and the rival "Future Nineveh" coalition. Sources within the council told Shafaq News that the court ruling has further polarized political alliances. While the "Unified Nineveh" bloc sees the decision as a strategic move to restore figures aligned with their interests, their opponents argue that it undermines efforts to hold officials accountable. Political interventions, particularly from senior figures such as Faleh Al-Fayyad, are believed to have played a role in Al-Hasoud's reinstatement, according to insiders. This has sparked public frustration in Mosul, where many residents view the decision as politically motivated rather than legally justified.
Shafaq News
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Nineveh Council ousts chairman
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the Nineveh Provincial Council voted to dismiss its chairman, Ahmed Al-Hasoud, following an interrogation session. According to Shafaq News correspondent, the council convened the session with a quorum of 29 members; 16 members voted against accepting Al-Hasoud's responses to accusations brought by the "Unified Nineveh" bloc, which alleged multiple violations. Following the rejection, the council immediately voted to remove Al-Hasoud from his post. Earlier, sources in the council had told Shafaq News that the interrogation request cited several documented legal violations against Al-Hasoud, including doubts over the authenticity of his academic qualifications, revealing that the bloc intended to question Al-Hasoud over his degree and its equivalency during the session. Shafaq News also obtained official documents regarding Al-Hasoud's academic credentials. The documents unveiled what were described as 'serious academic irregularities,' showing that Al-Hasoud holds a doctoral degree in dentistry despite only possessing a high school diploma in the literary stream. In November 2024, Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education asked the University of Mosul to review his degree, which was ultimately rejected due to failure to meet academic requirements, including the necessary scientific background. For his part, Al-Hasoud said in a statement that the interrogation session was marred by "serious legal violations," explaining that the procedures taken during the session contravened Law No. 21 of 2008 (as amended), as well as Article 30 of the council's internal regulations, which require that questions be delivered to the official under interrogation at least seven days before the session. The questions were filed with the council's records department on March 3, 2025, distributed to members on March 4, and the session was held the following day, March 5. 'These violations rendered the session's actions invalid both procedurally and substantively. Any decisions made during the session are unlawful and I will take all necessary legal measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations,' he concluded. Regarding Ahmed Al-Hasoud's eligibility to serve as chairman of the Nineveh Provincial Council, an official from the Nineveh Election Commission told Shafaq News that the commission has no role in selecting the council's chair or verifying his academic credentials. The official explained that Iraq's provincial council election law allows parties or electoral lists to nominate up to 20% of their candidates with only a high school diploma or technical degree. However, the selection of the council's chairman is considered an internal matter and falls outside the commission's oversight.
