Presidential candidate Amira al-Jaber emphasized that protecting the country's sovereignty begins with ending the proliferation of uncontrolled weapons, asserting that the presence of any weapons outside the authority of the law poses the greatest threat to the state's existence.
In a press interview, al-Jaber stated that "the presidency must be freed from partisan pressures and sectarian quotas," stressing that "the president's legitimacy must be based on the constitution, which he is the guardian of, and not on political agreements between blocs, in order to guarantee the independence of national decision-making and the interests of the Iraqi people."
She added that "the primary motivation for her candidacy is her belief that the deep crises Iraq is experiencing today are a direct result of the suspension of the constitution," noting that "the country is living through a period of recurring political deadlock, sharp divisions, and a loss of trust between citizens and state institutions, which necessitates a shift from the logic of temporary agreements and unconstitutional norms to the logic of the state and its institutions."
She continued, "The presidency, according to the constitution, is not merely a symbolic and neutral position, but rather a guarantor of respect for the constitution and a protector of the democratic system," considering that "this role is absent or restricted today due to political compromises."
A presidential candidate stated: "The constitution must be restored to its rightful place, and the proliferation of uncontrolled weapons must end."
