Sources from Libya’s parliament and people close to Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar denied to Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the legislature was poised to name him as interim president.
A news outlet had reported that the parliament was set to convene to make that move following a series of secret meetings in Cairo. MPs from western Libya are opposed to his appointment.
Neither the parliament nor its spokesman have not commented on the report.
Haftar has not commented on it either, but a figure close to him said the report was “just a rumor created by parties that don’t want stability in the country.”
A source at parliament said the members have not been invited to any session.
