FLN Calls for Strong Citizen Participation in Local Elections

Ouargla province is actively undertaking extensive material and logistical preparations in anticipation of the upcoming municipal and provincial popular assembly elections. These elections are firmly scheduled to take place on November 28 of this month. Provincial government departments in Ouargla confirmed on Wednesday that these vital preparations are proceeding with careful coordination among all relevant stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and organized electoral process.

Concurrently, the National Liberation Front (FLN) has issued a call for robust citizen engagement in the forthcoming local elections. Abdelkrim Benmubarak, Secretary-General of the FLN, emphasized the significant function of both municipal and provincial popular assemblies. Speaking in Tlemcen as part of the election campaign for the November 28 polls, he underscored their indispensable role in actualizing public policies, addressing the concerns of citizens, and fostering local development initiatives.

Benmubarak clarified that these assemblies are not merely administrative bodies but are fundamental components of the state system, contributing directly to improving daily life for citizens. He advocated for local representatives to maintain close proximity to their constituents and to be highly responsive to their needs. Furthermore, the FLN Secretary-General highlighted the importance of upholding transparency in all decision-making processes and ensuring accountability in performance evaluation, affirming that genuine development is characterized by equitable distribution and its positive impact on reducing regional disparities.