The political landscape in Iraq is facing renewed turbulence ahead of the November 11, 2025, parliamentary elections. The State of Law rejects Sudani’s second term bid, citing a breakdown in internal cooperation and increasing concerns over transparency and accountability.
Speaking to Alahad TV, coalition spokesperson Aqil al-Fatlawi delivered a strong message. He said Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had failed to honor the coalition agreement. “We are not convinced by the partnership model offered by al-Sudani,” al-Fatlawi said. He emphasized that Sudani’s actions have undermined trust among coalition members.
Al-Fatlawi specifically criticized Sudani’s handling of parliamentary oversight. He accused the prime minister of sidelining the Council of Representatives and withholding budget details. “The legislative and oversight role of the Council is absent due to this government’s actions,” he added. “This did not happen under previous administrations.”
According to al-Fatlawi, Sudani’s foreign policy has only widened internal rifts. He pointed to recent unannounced meetings abroad that bypassed coalition consultation. One of the most controversial actions involved a secret meeting with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani in Qatar.
“This kind of behavior shows disregard for internal partnership,” al-Fatlawi said. “The lack of coordination provokes the very allies that helped bring this government to power.”
The State of Law coalition also accused Sudani of misusing public service projects. Al-Fatlawi claimed these efforts only benefit loyal candidates within the prime minister’s bloc. “Services are being used as campaign tools,” he stated.
In addition, al-Fatlawi challenged members of parliament to try and obtain cost data for current infrastructure projects. “They will receive no answers,” he warned, “because transparency no longer exists.”
Dissent is also rising within the wider Coordination Framework. Kataib Hezbollah recently accused Sudani of manipulating a government investigation into a deadly incident in Baghdad. Its leadership even called for suspending his executive powers until his term ends.
Given the growing frustration, State of Law rejects Sudani’s second term bid based on what it calls a betrayal of trust and failure to honor shared governance. Al-Fatlawi concluded firmly: “Due to all the indicators, we cannot support a second term for this prime minister.”
As tensions increase, the message from al-Maliki’s coalition is clear. State of Law rejects Sudani’s second term bid, and that position is unlikely to change before the elections.
