Prominent Shi’ite leader in Iraq Muqtada Al-Sadr, leader of Sadrist Movement, issued on Friday an ultimatum to Iraqi Prime Minister, Haidar Al-Abadi, to announce his reforms and a new ministerial council, AlKhaleejonlne.com reported.
Speaking to local media representatives, Al-Sadr pledged to accept Al-Abadi’s reforms if they were “persuasive” enough, threatening anyone who voted against them. At the same time, he called on his supporters to remain peaceful.
Last Wednesday, Al-Sadr revealed information about the escape of “corrupt” officials from the Green Zone, the government compound in Baghdad. He called for the placement of a travel ban on them. He also denied having any difference with the “reformist Shi’ites,”
Previously, Al-Sadr announced the formation of a “high profile” independent cabinet which he proposed to Al-Abadi, calling on him to put this cabinet to a vote in the parliament. The cabinet of 90 includes ministers and deputy ministers. Al Sadr says his is an attempt to help Al-Abadi carry out the reforms.
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