Iraq’s Coordination Framework Reaffirms Commitment to October Elections, Rejects Delays
"Postponing the elections means halting the government and parliament, leading to a dangerous political void," Maliki stated.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Iraq’s powerful Coordination Framework has reiterated its firm stance that the upcoming parliamentary elections must be held on schedule in October 2025, warning against any postponements that could undermine the country's fragile political process.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, the Coordination Framework — a key Shiite political alliance — doubled down on its demand that the parliamentary elections proceed without delay. “The elections must be held on their designated date in October of this year,” the statement stressed. “No party has the right to delay the vote or tamper with the electoral timeline.”
The alliance also urged the Iraqi government to allocate sufficient funds, ensure security for the vote, and fully support the Independent High Electoral Commission to guarantee a smooth and successful electoral process.
On Monday, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition and a leading figure within the Coordination Framework, strongly opposed any attempt to delay the parliamentary elections, warning that such a move would create a constitutional vacuum. "Postponing the elections means halting the government and parliament, leading to a dangerous political void," Maliki stated.
Iraq has been navigating a delicate political landscape since the 2021 parliamentary elections, which were followed by months of stalemate, factional infighting, and mass protests. The Coordination Framework, which includes prominent Shiite political forces such as the State of Law Coalition and the Fatah Alliance, emerged as a major counterbalance to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s movement after the latter withdrew from the political process.
With tensions high and public trust in state institutions waning, the October 2025 elections are widely viewed as a crucial test of Iraq’s democratic continuity and political stability. Delays or disruptions could risk deepening the political crisis and triggering further unrest across the country.
