A Surge of Support: Various Influential Figures Rally Behind Independent Candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune

✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Algiers, Algeria | August 27th, 2024 — In a significant display of momentum during the presidential campaign for the upcoming election on September 7th, 2024, various influential figures and organizations across Algeria have expressed their unwavering support for the independent candidate, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This surge of endorsement underscores the wide-ranging appeal of Mr. Tebboune’s platform, which emphasizes local governance reform, economic transformation, and the empowerment of Algerian youth.

Empowering Local Assemblies and Governance Reforms

Abdelkrim Benmebarek, Secretary General of the National Liberation Front (FLN), highlighted the importance of local governance in Mr. Tebboune’s program during a rally in Jijel. Speaking to a gathering at the city’s administrative center, Benmebarek emphasized that Mr. Tebboune is committed to granting substantial powers to elected assemblies through a comprehensive revision of communal and wilaya codes. This move aims to enable local popular assemblies to perform their duties more efficiently, ensuring that governance at the local level is both effective and responsive to citizens’ needs.

Benmebarek also pointed to the broader aspects of Mr. Tebboune’s platform, which include transitioning Algeria’s economy away from a heavy reliance on hydrocarbons. He noted the candidate’s commitment to fostering non-hydrocarbon exports and providing greater support to enterprises and startups, which play a crucial role in job creation and wealth generation. Benmebarek praised the achievements made during Mr. Tebboune’s first term, citing the recovery of embezzled funds, the initiation of strategic projects in sectors like railways and mining, and other developmental activities across various wilayas.

Continued Support for Algerian Youth

In Annaba and El Tarf, Brahim Merad, the campaign director for Mr. Tebboune, underscored the candidate’s dedication to supporting Algeria’s youth, a key component of his vision for a strong and modern state. Speaking at the Azzedine-Medjoubi Regional Theatre and during community engagements in Sidi Salem, Merad highlighted the institutionalization of the Supreme Youth Council as a consultative body under the presidency, as one of the significant achievements of Mr. Tebboune’s first term.

Merad stressed that young people are central to Mr. Tebboune’s plan for building the “new Algeria.” The candidate’s electoral program prioritizes the enhancement of living conditions across the nation, with a particular focus on women, farmers, and young people. Merad urged Algerians to turn out in large numbers on September 7th to ensure the continuation of these initiatives and to secure a promising future for the country’s youth.

Economic Resilience and Agricultural Advancements

In Tiaret, Mustapha Yahi, Secretary General of the National Democratic Rally (RND), advocated for Mr. Tebboune’s candidacy by emphasizing the candidate’s commitment to building a robust national economy. During a meeting held at the Belarbi Abdallah Sports Hall, Yahi articulated that Mr. Tebboune’s responsible approach to economic development has been evident in his support for agriculture, which is critical for ensuring food security and reducing reliance on imports. He credited Mr. Tebboune with spearheading a “revolution” in agriculture, particularly in Algeria’s southern regions, where significant strides have been made in wheat and maize production.

Yahi also commended Mr. Tebboune’s efforts to address water scarcity through an ambitious desalination program aimed at supplying 60% of the population by 2030. He called on Algerians to rally behind Mr. Tebboune, confident that their participation in the election would silence skeptics and reinforce Algeria’s strength.

Strategic Vision for a Modern State

In Nâama, Fateh Boutbig, President of the El-Moustakbel Front, spoke to a gathering at the El Amal Cinema, advocating for Mr. Tebboune’s candidacy as a pathway to establishing a modern, economically resilient state. Boutbig praised the candidate’s strategic vision, which relies on the talents of Algerian youth and scientific expertise to drive continued progress in vital sectors such as steel production, mining, water desalination, agriculture, sports infrastructure, and healthcare.

Boutbig also highlighted the positive economic and diplomatic indicators achieved during Mr. Tebboune’s first term, emphasizing Algeria’s growing presence in international forums. He called on the citizens of El-Bayadh and beyond to support Mr. Tebboune’s vision by casting their votes in his favor.

Sustained Agricultural Development and National Sovereignty

At a meeting in Guelma, Abdellatif Dilmi, Secretary General of the National Union of Algerian Farmers (UNPA), underscored the importance of voting for Mr. Tebboune to ensure the continuation of agricultural development and food security. Addressing representatives from twelve wilayas, Dilmi noted that Mr. Tebboune views self-sufficiency and sustainable food security as fundamental to national sovereignty. He encouraged farmers and herders to vote for Mr. Tebboune as a gesture of gratitude for the candidate’s efforts to support agriculture during challenging times.

Dilmi recalled how Mr. Tebboune had provided essential resources, such as seeds and fertilizers and had extended electricity to rural lands, reinforcing the government’s commitment to the agricultural sector. He urged Algerians to vote en masse on September 7th, reiterating the importance of sustaining these agricultural advancements under Mr. Tebboune’s leadership.

Spiritual Endorsement from the Tariqa Taïbia Touhamia

In a significant spiritual endorsement, the Tariqa Taïbia Touhamia, an influential Sufi order based in Oran, announced its support for Mr. Tebboune. Sheikh Hassan Cherif Ouazzani, in a public statement, praised Mr. Tebboune’s dedication to Algeria’s security, stability, and international standing during his first term. The Sheikh highlighted Mr. Tebboune’s efforts in combating corruption, promoting transparency, and engaging youth in the nation-building process as key reasons for the Tariqa’s support. He called on Algerians to vote for Mr. Tebboune to ensure the continuation of these vital reforms and the consolidation of the achievements made thus far.

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