The identity of the successor to outgoing Brahim Boughali, former president of the National People’s Assembly, will be revealed on Tuesday afternoon. The vote is scheduled immediately following a morning session dedicated to roll-call voting for deputies, in line with the Constitutional Court’s official declaration of the final legislative election results. Following the establishment of the committee tasked with verifying membership credentials and the approval of its report, newly elected lawmakers will proceed to choose their speaker.
On Monday, political circles confirmed that no political party has formally submitted a candidate. Even the National Liberation Front party, victorious in the parliamentary elections, maintained strict silence, avoiding all speculation.
However, signs suggest that recent negotiations over the past few days have culminated in a consensus candidate, backed by at least four factions forming the parliamentary majority supporting the presidential agenda. Beyond the National Liberation Front, these include the National Democratic Rally, the Future Front, and the El Bina Movement. Complex bargaining among these factions is anticipated before finalizing the choice for the state’s third-highest official post.
Party sources indicate that the National Liberation Front proposed a former regional governor holding strong managerial credentials in local government administration, deeply familiar with state institutional machinery and experienced in its operational mechanics. This distinct and credible profile could persuade rival parties to rally behind him, offering a key advantage toward securing the necessary consensus with at least three-quarters of assembly votes.
According to the same sources, selecting this former governor was intentional. Hailing from a southern province, his background aligns seamlessly with efforts to maintain regional balance across top state appointments.
Conversely, this majority candidate will face a head-to-head contest for the speakership against a challenger from the Movement of Society for Peace. As anticipated, the Islamist party decided to enter the race by nominating a seasoned veteran, specifically the current head of the Oran Popular Assembly, Amine Allouche.
Meanwhile, the voting intentions of other political parties remain uncertain, particularly those within the democratic bloc, including the Socialist Forces Front, the Rally for Culture and Democracy, the Workers’ Party, and New Generation.
Today’s election of the National People’s Assembly speaker will formally launch the 10th legislative term, inaugurating a new chapter in national political life. Following the selection of vice presidents, lower house bureau members, and the setup of standing committees, the assembly will confront fresh challenges in its upcoming session.