Al-Zaidi Orders Increase in Kirkuk's Electricity and Fuel Quotas and Resolves Governor Issue

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi directed today, Tuesday, to increase Kirkuk's share of electricity and fuel, as well as to resolve the issue of appointing the governor. Al-Zaidi chaired an expanded meeting to discuss the situation in the province, attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Ministers of Interior, Justice, and State for Foreign Affairs, the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, the director of the General Command of the Armed Forces office, the head of the National Security Agency, and the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in parliament. The meeting addressed the general conditions in Kirkuk, including administrative, service, and security files, along with the needs of the citizens. The Prime Minister ordered an increase in the province's electricity quota to improve supply hours, an increase in fuel allocated to private generators to ensure their continuous operation, and expedited resolution of the administrative vacancy by selecting a governor according to agreements among the province's components. He also instructed operations leadership and security agencies to take necessary measures to maintain security and stability, handle demonstrations in accordance with the constitution and law, and ensure protection of protesters and public and private property. He directed that the pricing file of private generators be referred to the Integrity Commission for investigation and auditing of violations, and to take necessary legal actions. He emphasized the importance of field follow-up on these files, improving service and development conditions in the province, and responding to legitimate citizen demands to enhance stability and ensure the smooth functioning of institutions and service delivery.