Kirkuk Governor: Justice Is the Foundation and Time for Turkmen Governor

Kirkuk Governor Mohammed Samaan said justice is the foundation of governance in Kirkuk.

He noted that without justice.

States are bound to fail.

He said this principle dates back to the Ottoman era.

Where fair rule ensured stability.

He added Turkmen have not held the governor role.

In Kirkuk or across Iraq for over a century.

Referring to the 1921–1924 period.

As the last such instance.

He expressed pride and determination.

Saying it is time for a Turkmen governor.