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Could Nouri al-Maliki delay the RV?
Yes. A return of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister would likely stall reforms, investor confidence, and monetary progress. However, strong opposition from Kurds, MPs, and voters makes his return increasingly unlikely.
Introduction: Buckle Up — Iraq Is Heading Into a Volatile Week
Oh boy… oh boy.
If you’ve been waiting for fireworks in Iraq, this week may deliver.
This is shaping up to be a pivotal political moment, not just for Iraq’s government formation — but for the future timing of the RV itself.
So buckle down, relax, and let’s walk through what’s really happening.
STATUS OF THE RV: Why Leadership Matters
Let’s be very clear:
If Nouri al-Maliki somehow regains power as prime minister, we could be in for a long, frustrating wait for the RV.
History matters.
Credibility matters.
Stability matters.
And Maliki’s previous two terms were anything but stabilizing.
The Media Illusion: Why Maliki Looks “Popular” Right Now
One reason we are seeing so many positive headlines about Maliki is simple:
👉 He owns or controls much of the Iraqi media landscape.
So naturally:
Favorable coverage is amplified
Opposition voices are muted
Propaganda cycles repeat
But media dominance does not equal public support.
The Reality on the Ground: Iraqis Don’t Want Him
The average Iraqi citizen has already spoken — at the ballot box.
Maliki’s support among voters is weak.
Public trust is damaged.
Memories of corruption and dysfunction remain fresh.
And then there’s another major obstacle…
The Kurdish Factor: A Serious Roadblock
The Kurds will have a major say in any prime minister nomination.
And the Kurds are not forgetting:
Maliki’s disastrous prior terms
Political marginalization
Broken agreements
If Maliki’s name is even formally proposed, expect the Kurds to say:
“Not so fast.”
Is His Nomination Even Real? Or Just Propaganda?
There is growing evidence that Maliki’s so-called nomination may itself be media-driven propaganda pushed by outlets he influences.
Even if his name is floated:
It does not mean consensus
It does not mean approval
It does not mean ratification
Which brings us to parliament.
Parliament Reality Check: MPs Can Block Him
Even if Maliki were nominated, Members of Parliament must ratify the choice.
And the facts are clear:
A majority of MPs have already indicated opposition
Many have publicly stated they would deny him the position
This alone makes a third Maliki term extremely unlikely.
This Week Is Critical: The Presidential Announcement
This week, Iraq is expected to:
Announce a candidate for president
The new president then nominates a prime minister
The PM-designate must form a cabinet (new government)
Every step is vulnerable to political pressure — especially now.
The Coordination Framework Push — and the Catch
Reports claim the Coordination Framework intends to nominate Maliki and push the announcement this week.
But there’s a catch.
👉 Kurdistan.
And Kurdistan is not playing along quietly.
Key Article #1: Zebari Signals “Surprises Ahead”
In an article titled:
“ZEBARI ON MALIKI’S NOMINATION AND THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DATE: THE COMING DAYS ARE FULL OF SURPRISES”
Hoshyar Zebari of the Kurdistan Democratic Party stated:
Nominating Maliki and setting election dates does not mean the three presidencies or government formation is settled.
He emphasized:
The process is not finalized
Political twists remain
The coming days are “full of surprises”
⚠️ Pay attention to that language. It matters.
Key Article #2: Sudani’s Chances Improve Again
Another critical report titled:
“SUDANI’S CHANCES ARE IMPROVING AGAIN… NEW INFORMATION REVEALED BY MP AL-LUWAIZI”
MP Abdul Rahman Al-Luwaizi stated clearly:
Claims of handing the premiership to Maliki are “untrue in word and deed.”
He stressed that:
No official concession exists
Political reality points elsewhere
The nomination path is shifting
So what should we believe?
👉 Stick to facts, not headlines.
The Bigger Question: Why Consider Maliki at All?
This is the question many are asking:
Why would Iraq even consider returning to a figure associated with failure?
For many observers, it defies logic.
It defies reform goals.
It defies common sense.
It would be like repeating a mistake everyone already paid for.
What This Means for the RV
Let’s be honest:
Maliki = delay
Reform leadership = progress
Stability = confidence
Confidence = RV conditions
The growing resistance from Kurds, MPs, and political blocs strongly suggests maximum pressure is being applied to block Maliki.
And that is good news for reform — and for the RV timeline.
Q&A: Key Questions Answered
Would Maliki’s return delay the RV?
Very likely, due to credibility issues, reform resistance, and international concerns.
Is Maliki officially confirmed as nominee?
No. Reports remain disputed and may be politically motivated.
Can the Kurds stop him?
Yes. Kurdish opposition is a major obstacle.
Do MPs support Maliki?
Most indications suggest a parliamentary majority would reject him.
Is there still hope for reform leadership?
Yes. Alternative candidates, including Sudani, remain viable.
Final Thoughts
This is not a done deal.
This is not settled.
And this is far from over.
The political pressure is building.
The contradictions are surfacing.
And the so-called inevitability of Maliki is unraveling.
Fireworks may indeed be coming — but not in the way his supporters expect.
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STATUS OF THE RV
This peanut head guy Nori al-Maliki is desperate for power. If he should get into power again as the prime minister we are in for a long wait for the RV. Note in today’s Newsletter how he can get blocked and probably will. He owns almost all the news media stations in Iraq and so go figure why we are seeing such favorable headlines about him. But the average citizens don’t want him and showed it at the ballot box, then there are the Kurds who will have a large say in his nomination, if it is even true that he was nominated. This is itself may be more propaganda from his own news stations. Then there are the parliament members (MPs) who would have to ratify the selection and the majority already said they would deny him the position.
Oh boy, oh boy have I got news for you today! Buckle down, relax and let’s get to it. The proverbial ‘fireworks’ are about to begin in Iraq.
This week will be a pivotal week in Iraq. They are supposed to announce their candidate for president. As we know the new president then announces the nominee for prime minister that will then be tasks to form his cabinet (the news government).
We had news from Iraq that the Coordinate Framework intends to nominate Nori al-Maliki for prime minister. They want to push the announcement also to this week. However, there is going to be a catch from Kurdistan and I don’t think the Kurds are going to be so easy in letting Maliki have a third term based on his disastrous prior two terms. So, basically the Kurds are now saying not so fast…..
Oh there is still hope this Maliki stuff is not yet a done deal in two important articles. In the first article titled “ZEBARI ON MALIKI’S NOMINATION AND THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DATE: THE COMING DAYS ARE FULL OF SURPRISES” from Sunday’s news in this article we find that Hoshyar Zebari, a leader in the Kurdistan Democratic Party, said that nominating Nouri al-Maliki as a candidate for prime minister and setting a date for the session to elect the president of the republic “does not mean that the determination of the three presidencies and the formation of the government has been decided,” noting that the coming days are “full of surprises and twists.”
This last set of sentences above are very important. Pay attention!
Then later yet another article follows titled “SUDANI’S CHANCES ARE IMPROVING AGAIN… NEW INFORMATION REVEALED BY MP AL-LUWAIZI”. In this bit of news we learn that MP Abdul Rahman Al-Luwaizi, from the Reconstruction and Development bloc, said that what is being circulated regarding an official concession or political marketing to hand over the premiership to the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, is “untrue in word and deed,” stressing that the political reality indicates a different course in managing the nomination file. So what should we believe? We must stick to the facts about Maliki and keep asking what the hell are they thinking to even consider this idiot again to run the government. Heck more like “run-down” the government than run it.
I don’t know about you but when I read this these couple articles along with knowing how negative the Kurds are towards Maliki, this to me means they are going to exert maximum pressure to ensure Maliki is not the next prime minister. I have to keep going back to the thoughts of – what the hell are the Iraqi thinking of nominating Maliki in the first place? Have they really gone that far left. This is even more than just going to the far left, it's ‘stupid’ and defies all common sense. It is like Joe Biden having a second term as the US president. It simply does not make any sense.
