Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ANOTHER BLOW TO THE CONSTITUTION: THE FAILURE TO ELECT A PRESIDENT BRINGS BACK THE SCENARIO OF COLDLY DISREGARDING CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
ANOTHER BLOW TO THE CONSTITUTION: THE FAILURE TO ELECT A PRESIDENT BRINGS BACK THE SCENARIO OF COLDLY DISREGARDING CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
The constitutional process in Iraq has suffered another setback with the postponement of the presidential election session, despite the country nearing the end of the constitutional deadline.
This comes at a time when Parliament was expected to resolve this sovereign issue, amidst escalating political disputes, particularly within the Kurdish political bloc, and conflicting interpretations regarding adherence to constitutional timelines.
In a move that has raised widespread questions, the parliamentary session designated for electing the president did not convene, even though the constitutional deadline is in its final stages. This has revived fears of a repeat of past instances where deadlines were exceeded.
The Parliament’s media office announced the postponement of the presidential election session in a brief statement, without specifying a new date. Some members of Parliament stated that the postponement was due to the lack of necessary political consensus to hold the session, which has opened the door to various interpretations regarding the future of the process and the possibility of circumventing constitutional deadlines.
A Kurdish request for postponement:
According to official documents, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) submitted a request to postpone the session due to ongoing disagreements within the Kurdish political bloc regarding the presidential candidate. The lack of a final consensus that would allow for a decisive election session prompted the postponement to avoid the session’s failure or its holding without results.
The core of the crisis lies in the continued division between the two main Kurdish parties. The KDP has put forward its candidate, Fuad Hussein, while the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) insists on its candidate, Nizar Amidi. Political mediation efforts have thus far failed to unify positions or agree on a compromise candidate, leaving the presidency hostage to the Kurdish-Kurdish dispute and its repercussions on the power balance in Baghdad.
Political analyst Ali Nasser, familiar with the issue of exceeding deadlines, stated that “adherence to constitutional deadlines has not been consistent in past sessions, as we have witnessed, on more than one occasion, exceeding these deadlines, sometimes by several months.”
Nasser added to Iraq Observer that “what distinguishes the current phase from its predecessors is the clear emphasis by the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, on the necessity of adhering to important constitutional deadlines, even though the Iraqi constitution does not explicitly stipulate penalties for exceeding these deadlines.”
Nasser explained that “divisions within the Kurdish political bloc have directly impacted the selection of the president, given the lack of a unified candidate from the two main parties,” noting that “these divisions coincided with the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership, which has added a new layer of complexity to the political landscape.”
He added that “the agreements were supposed to be decided first within the Kurdish house, before moving on to discussing them with the Coordination Framework as the representative of the largest bloc, but the recent meetings, whether between the Coordination Framework and the Democratic Party, or with the Patriotic Union, did not result in setting clear deadlines or agreeing on final names.”
In this context, constitutional experts explain that Article (72/First/B) of the Constitution set the deadline for electing the President of the Republic at thirty days from the date of the first meeting of the new House of Representatives. Since the House held its first session on December 29, 2025, the last day of the constitutional deadline is January 29, 2026.
(Mnt Goat: This date is Thursday, today! 
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They emphasize that the calculation of the period begins from the date of the meeting, not from the date of the vote, and that any interpretation to the contrary leads to an unjustified extension of a deadline explicitly stipulated in the constitution, noting that the procedural deadlines for nomination, objection and judicial resolution are part of this deadline and not added to it.
With open scenarios and the country entering the final days of the constitutional deadline, fears are growing that the continuation of political disputes will lead to a new postponement, which may open the door to another jump over deadlines, not only in the election of the President of the Republic, but also with regard to the appointment of the next Prime Minister, in a scene that indicates the weakness of political consensus, and the difficulty of managing constitutional entitlements within their specified timeframes.
FRANK26 & CLARE: 🚨 New Iraq Exchange Rate Incoming? Frank26 Links Political Cleanup to Major CBI Reform
🇮🇶 A New Exchange Rate Is Being Admitted — Even by Iranian Politicians
According to Frank26, a stunning development is unfolding behind the scenes:
“Iranian politicians in Iraq are admitting you are about to receive a new exchange rate with the new formation of your government.”
This admission is critical. It signals that the currency reform is no longer speculation, but an acknowledged outcome — pending final political seating.
What Must Happen First:
✅ Seat the President
✅ Confirm the Prime Minister
❌ Remove hostile foreign influence
Once these steps are complete, Frank26 says the next phase begins immediately.
⚠️ Coordinating Framework Tries to Claim Credit
Frank26 warns that the Coordinating Framework party is attempting to take credit for the coming changes.
“They are trying to take credit for something that does not belong to them because they know it’s coming.”
Why?
Because they cannot stop it.
Frank26 describes this moment as:
“Capitulation on steroids.”
In other words, resistance has failed — and the shift is inevitable.
🇺🇸 U.S. Moves to Remove Maliki and Alaq
One of the most powerful claims in this update is the role of the United States.
“The United States of America right now are in the process of removing Maliki and Alaq because they are loyal to Iran.”
Why This Matters for Monetary Reform:
Iranian loyalty is considered too dangerous for currency reform
Banking sovereignty must be restored
Trust with global financial institutions is non-negotiable
Frank26 is blunt:
“There is no chance for Alaq and Maliki.”
However, he adds:
“There’s a chance for Sudani.”
This clearly defines who is in — and who is out.
📣 A Massive Public Awareness Campaign Is Coming
Once leadership is finalized and obstacles removed, Frank26 says the next step will be unavoidable:
“A massive campaign that will start to talk to the citizens about all the things we have talked to you about for a long time.”
This signals:
Currency education
Economic reform messaging
Public preparation for change
Historically, this type of campaign only happens when implementation is imminent.
🏦 Clare Confirms: CBI Enters a New Global Financial Era
Supporting Frank26’s claims, Clare highlights a major institutional breakthrough from the Central Bank of Iraq.
📄 Article:
“The Central Bank of Iraq is the first institution in the Iraqi state to implement program and performance budgeting”
This is not a cosmetic change — it is a global-standard reform.
📊 CBI Approves Its 2026 Budget Using Global Methodology
According to the official quote:
“The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq approved the Bank's budget for 2026, adopting the program and performance budgeting methodology…”
Why This Is Huge:
This budgeting system is used by modern, transparent economies
It focuses on efficiency, accountability, and outcomes
It aligns Iraq with international financial governance
🌍 CBI Leads Iraq Into Modern Financial Management
Even more important:
“The Central Bank of Iraq announces its readiness to provide technical support and training to Iraqi state institutions…”
This means:
The CBI is now the leader, not a follower
Iraq is transitioning from traditional to modern budgeting
Financial governance standards are being elevated nationwide
This is exactly what organizations like the IMF, World Bank, and BIS require.
🔍 Featured Snippets (Google Discover Optimized)
🔹 Is Iraq getting a new exchange rate?
According to Frank26, Iraqi and Iranian political sources acknowledge a new exchange rate is coming once the President and Prime Minister are seated.
🔹 Why must Maliki and Alaq be removed?
Frank26 states they are loyal to Iran, posing a risk to Iraq’s monetary reform and global banking compliance.
🔹 Why is the CBI’s 2026 budget important?
The CBI adopted program and performance budgeting, aligning Iraq with modern global financial systems and strengthening governance.
❓ Q&A Section
Q: Is the exchange rate tied to government formation?
Yes. Leadership seating is the final political requirement.
Q: Can the Coordinating Framework stop this?
No. Frank26 says they are already conceding.
Q: Does CBI reform support currency change?
Absolutely. Modern budgeting signals readiness for monetary transition.
Q: Will citizens be informed?
Yes. A national awareness campaign is expected.
🧠 Final Breakdown
Frank26 and Clare together paint a clear picture:
❌ Maliki and Alaq are being removed
✅ Sudani still has a path
💱 A new exchange rate is openly acknowledged
🏦 The CBI is already operating at global standards
📣 Public education is next
This is not theory — it is sequence.
And sequence matters.
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Frank26
Iranian politicians in [Iraq] are admitting you are about to receive a new exchange rate with the new formation of your government as soon as you get that president and the prime minister in place. Indeed, this is jumping the gun and [the Coordinating Framework party] are trying to take credit for something that does not belong to them because they know it's coming. They cannot stop it...That is capitulation on steroids...
The United States of America right now...are in the process of removing Maliki and Alaq because they are loyal to Iran and that's too dangerous for the monetary reform. They shouldn't have been playing all these games. The evidence we have against them is bad. There's a chance for Sudani but there is no chance for Alaq and Maliki.
The next step will be a massive campaign that will start to talk to the citizens about all the things [we] have talked to you about for a long time..
Clare
Article: "The Central Bank of Iraq is the first institution in the Iraqi state to implement program and performance budgeting"
Quote: "The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq... approved the Bank's budget for 2026, adopting the program and performance budgeting methodology ...the Central Bank of Iraq announces its readiness to provide technical support and training to Iraqi state institutions, and to assist them in moving from the traditional method of preparing budgets to modern methods adopted globally, in a way that contributes to the development of public financial management and the strengthening of the principles of efficiency and good governance."
MARK SAVAYA SAYS ROADMAP UNDERWAY TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION CRISIS IN IRAQ
MARK SAVAYA SAYS ROADMAP UNDERWAY TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION CRISIS IN IRAQ
Mark Savaya said a roadmap is being implemented to confront corruption in Iraq, track stolen funds, identify beneficiaries, and enforce accountability in coordination with US institutions, as Washington highlights Iraq’s stabilizing regional role.
As political negotiations advance and security challenges persist, a parallel and more sensitive battle is taking shape in Iraq: a comprehensive effort to confront corruption, trace stolen wealth, and restore accountability at the highest levels of the state.
Mark Savaya, United States Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq, said that while teams are working on the ground in Iraq to support the formation of a new government and prevent Iranian-backed militias from rising to positions of power, an equally critical priority lies ahead: confronting the country’s deep-rooted corruption crisis and clarifying the fate of stolen Iraqi funds.
“While our team works on the ground in Iraq to support the formation of a new government and to prevent Iranian backed militias from rising to positions of power, it is equally and even more critical to prepare for confronting the corruption crisis in Iraq,” Savaya said.
He stressed that the effort must extend beyond tracking money looted and transferred outside the country, emphasizing the need to determine where those funds ended up and how they were ultimately used.
Savaya explained that through coordination with other institutions, authorities now possess a comprehensive understanding of the individuals involved in corruption cases, including senior government officials and members of their families who benefited from stolen Iraqi funds.
“These funds were not only used to purchase multiple properties across several countries, but were also used to obtain foreign citizenships and passports, sometimes under the same names and in other cases under different identities, in order to evade future tracking and accountability,” he said.
According to Savaya, the majority of these cases are concentrated within the region, while others extend beyond it through citizenship-by-investment programs offered by certain countries.
He noted that this information significantly enhances the ability to pursue accountability, recover stolen assets, and cooperate with international partners to confront corruption at its source.
Savaya warned that corruption does not only harm the Iraqi people or undermine national security, but also empowers terrorist groups and fuels terrorist activities across multiple countries.
“We will work very closely with the United States Treasury and OFAC to ensure that accountability is enforced on all wrongdoing parties without exception, that no one is above the law, and that justice is delivered to the Iraqi people,” he said.
The remarks come as the United States has praised Iraq’s growing role in promoting stability in Syria and across the wider region. In a response to Kurdistan24, the US Department of State described Iraq’s contributions as “indispensable” to collective security efforts and reflective of a “profound commitment to collective security.”
Amid intensified US-Iraq coordination, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani, during which he commended Iraq’s leadership in managing the relocation of ISIS detainees from Syria to secure facilities inside Iraq. Rubio described the operation as critical amid instability in Western Kurdistan and stressed that Iraq’s stabilizing role depends on maintaining political independence.
As Iraq’s regional responsibilities expand, the push to confront corruption and recover stolen assets is being framed as a decisive test of sovereignty, justice, and long-term national security.
Sandy Ingram Warns of Power Struggles and Sovereignty Risks: ⚠️ Iraq at a Political Crossroads:
🇮🇶 Iraq’s Political Landscape Reaches a Critical Juncture
According to Sandy Ingram, Iraq is once again standing at a dangerous crossroads. The process to elect a new President and Prime Minister has stalled, pushing the country into renewed uncertainty and exposing deep fractures within its political system.
At the center of the crisis lies a combination of:
Parliamentary boycotts
Power struggles
Sectarian divisions
Foreign influence
All of which threaten Iraq’s sovereignty and long-term stability.
🗳️ Presidential Election Stalled by Boycotts and Maneuvering
A recent video referenced by Sandy Ingram highlights how deliberate boycotts of parliamentary sessions are preventing quorum — effectively blocking the election of a President.
Why This Matters:
Iraq cannot appoint a Prime Minister without first electing a President
Boycotts are being used as a political weapon
The constitutional process has ground to a halt
This tactic has resulted in repeated delays and growing public frustration.
⚖️ Maliki’s Potential Return Sparks Fierce Opposition
One of the most explosive issues is the possible return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Sandy Ingram notes that Maliki’s past leadership:
Was marked by sectarian policies
Contributed to internal instability
Is widely believed to have helped create conditions that allowed extremist groups to rise
As a result, many factions are determined to block his return at all costs.
💰 The $100 Billion Question: Why the Stakes Are So High
A major revelation in the discussion is the reported $100 billion held in the U.S. Federal Reserve.
According to the video analysis:
Certain political factions do not want Maliki anywhere near these funds
Control over this money represents real power
Financial leverage may be driving political obstruction
This financial dimension raises the stakes far beyond politics alone.
🌍 Is Iraq Really Free From Foreign Influence?
Despite media narratives suggesting Iraq is asserting independence, Sandy Ingram challenges this claim.
The idea that Iraq is free from outside influence may be misleading.
Key Concerns Raised:
Foreign interests remain deeply embedded
Political outcomes may still be shaped externally
Iraq’s sovereignty is not yet fully realized
The video suggests that actors aligned with former U.S. policy structures continue to exert influence behind the scenes.
🧩 Sectarian Divisions Still Shape Iraq’s Politics
Iraq’s political paralysis cannot be separated from its history.
Long-standing sectarian balances remain entrenched
Power-sharing agreements complicate decision-making
Old alliances still dictate current outcomes
These structural challenges make reform slow — and fragile.
🔍 Featured Snippets
🔹 Why is Iraq struggling to elect a President?
Iraq’s presidential election is stalled due to parliamentary boycotts, political maneuvering, and deep internal divisions that prevent quorum.
🔹 Why is Maliki’s return controversial?
Nouri al-Maliki’s past leadership is linked to sectarian policies and instability, prompting strong opposition to his potential return to power.
🔹 What role does foreign influence play in Iraq?
Despite claims of independence, foreign actors continue to shape Iraq’s political trajectory, raising concerns about true sovereignty.
❓ Q&A Section
Q: Why are parliamentary sessions being boycotted?
Boycotts are being used strategically to block the election of a President and prevent certain candidates from gaining power.
Q: Is the $100 billion really a factor?
According to the analysis, control over large funds held abroad is a major underlying motivator in the power struggle.
Q: Does this affect Iraq’s future reforms?
Yes. Political paralysis directly impacts governance, reform execution, and investor confidence.
Q: Can Iraq overcome foreign interference?
Only if political unity, transparency, and institutional independence are strengthened.
🧠 Final Analysis
Sandy Ingram paints a sobering picture:
Iraq’s future is being shaped by who controls power, money, and influence — not just who wins elections.
Until:
Parliamentary boycotts end
Leadership is finalized
Sovereignty is genuinely asserted
Iraq will remain vulnerable to both internal fragmentation and external pressure.
The world is watching — and the outcome will resonate far beyond Iraq’s borders.
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SANDY INGRAM
The political landscape in Iraq is once again at a critical juncture, with the country teetering on the edge of a significant power shift. At the heart of the turmoil is the e******n of a new president and prime minister, a process mired in controversy and stalled by boycotts and political maneuvering. A recent video sheds light on the complexities of the situation, revealing a tangled web of internal divisions and external influences that threaten to undermine Iraq’s sovereignty.
One of the most contentious issues is the potential return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to power. Maliki’s past leadership has been marked by sectarian policies that many believe contributed to the rise of extremist groups in the region. The prospect of his resurgence has sparked fierce opposition, with some factions determined to prevent him from regaining control. A significant factor in this opposition is the substantial sum of $100 billion held in the Federal Reserve, which some parties are keen to keep out of Maliki’s hands.
The video asserts that certain political factions are deliberately boycotting parliamentary sessions, effectively blocking the e******n of a president, a necessary step towards selecting a prime minister. This stalemate has resulted in repeated delays, with the political process grinding to a halt. The situation is further complicated by Iraq’s deeply entrenched sectarian divisions and historical power balances, which continue to shape the country’s politics.
Despite claims in the media that Iraq is asserting its independence from external influence, the video argues that this narrative is misleading. Foreign interests, particularly those aligned with former U.S. policies, remain heavily involved in Iraq’s political affairs. The speaker suggests that these external actors are playing a significant role in shaping the country’s political trajectory, often to the detriment of Iraq’s true sovereignty.
The stakes are high in this complex political standoff, with both internal Iraqi factions and international actors vying for control. The outcome will not only determine the country’s leadership but also its future trajectory. Will Iraq be able to break free from the shackles of external influence and forge a path that is truly its own, or will the forces of sectarianism and foreign interference continue to dominate its politics?
For those seeking a deeper understanding of the intricacies at play, the full video from Edu Matrix offers valuable insights into the ongoing turmoil in Iraq. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fate of Iraq hangs in the balance, and the world is watching with bated breath.