NNA - Rashaya - Independent MP, Dr. Ghassan Skaff, announced today his candidacy for the post of Deputy Speaker of Parliament in the session to be held on May 31, 2022, according to the following constants and principles:

- Rapid response to the country’s financial, economic and daily-living collapse from within official institutions, particularly the Parliament

- Respecting the will for change expressed by the Lebanese in the last elections

- Applying Parliament’s internal procedure rules, pledging not to suspend parliament sessions under any circumstances, and emphasizing the adoption of electronic voting

- Confirming the Lebanese state as a reference, represented by its constitutional institutions and security services, especially with regards to the Lebanese defense policy

- Adopting a unified foreign policy issued by the Council of Ministers in line with the constitution

- Adopting exceptional and emergency legislation to secure comprehensive health coverage and old-age pension

Based on the above, Skaf hoped that his nomination will be endorsed by fellow MPs, in wake of the dangerous circumstances prevailing in the country.

==========R.Sh.