The Tawazon Party has urged a boycott of Iraq's forthcoming elections, claiming that the existing process fails to provide a true opportunity for change. In an interview with Shafaq News, the party's Secretary-General, Manhal Al-Gareer, characterized the elections as "largely symbolic," with established political figures monopolizing financial resources and power. He emphasized that this situation leaves scant opportunity for new national initiatives to compete on an equal footing. Al-Gareer cautioned that as long as the electoral process permits influential players to buy power and reintroduce familiar candidates, genuine change will continue to be out of reach.
Al-Gareer emphasized that his call for a boycott aims to reassess priorities and create a credible political alternative that aligns with the aspirations of Mosul’s residents and the wider Iraqi public.
The Tawazon Party, recently established by academics, intellectuals, and community leaders from Mosul, seeks more than just parliamentary representation. As Al-Gareer pointed out, its objective is to shift governance from political dependency to active participation in national decision-making.
The Iraqi Cabinet has scheduled legislative elections for November 11, 2025. According to the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), nearly 29 million Iraqis are eligible to vote.
