The political crisis in Kuwait intensified on Tuesday after National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim launched an unprecedented attack on the Gulf state’s prime minister, accusing him of obstructing progress and causing the current predicament.
Al-Ghanim urged political leaders to intervene immediately to stop what he called “mischief” by the premier.
During a joint press conference held at the National Assembly with Deputy Speaker Ahmad Al-Shahoumi and Legislative Affairs Committee Chairman Obaid Al-Wasmi, Al-Ghanim issued his strongest criticism yet of the prime minister, warning that they posed a danger to the country and were responsible for chaos and damage.
According to Al-Ghanim, the country's dire situation, widespread chaos, and complete paralysis are apparent to everyone.
He urged Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to take immediate action to stop what he referred to as the prime minister’s “mischief, obstruction, and delay.”
Furthermore, the Speaker claimed that the prime minister’s behavior was harming the people’s interests and well-being.
“The current dire situation of the country, including the disruption of people's interests, rampant chaos, long-term halt of the legislative and oversight process, and complete paralysis in all aspects of life in Kuwait, is evident to everyone,” said Al-Ghanim.
“During our initial press conference following the constitutional court ruling, we expressed our lack of interest in continuing with the current council and instead requested a return to the nation, the source of all powers, to derive our legitimacy.”
“We emphasized the need for sound constitutional procedures to fortify the next council,” added Al-Ghanim.
In a related development, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and former MP Mohammad Al-Sager on Wednesday said the crisis in Kuwait has reached an extremely dangerous level, the worst since the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
