Kuwait Times, Sunday, Jun 04, 2023 | Thul-Qidah 15, 1444
Kuwait candidates call for united fight against corruption
Kuwait:
Candidates contesting the June 6 parliamentary
polls yesterday called for a united fight against corruption, while highlighting
the need to improve the standard of living of citizens and the need to contain
rising inflation and creating jobs. “We are encountering an imminent danger
which is threatening our future,” said candidate Mohammad Al-Fajji, a leader of
Kuwaiti resistance during the Iraqi 1990-91 invasion.
“We are witnessing political chaos, thefts and corruption has spread to most
corners of the state. This has become very dangerous. The issue has become a
question of survival,” Fajji, who is contesting polls for the first time, told
an election rally. Former MP Abdullah Fahhad spoke of an impending battle
against corruption.
The next fight is a battle to uproot the corruption system and all are aware it
is a difficult confrontation. Kuwait will never rise without confronting the
forces of corruption” said Fahhad, adding that corruption forces are well
organized and will not give up easily. Candidate Khaled Al-Hajeri strongly
lashed out at the government for ignoring the basic economic rights of citizens.
The candidate warned voters that if this continues “your children will not get
jobs and things may get even worse”. He urged citizens to turn in large numbers
at the ballots to elect their best representatives to safeguard their national
interests. Candidate Ahmad Al-Oteibi said that prices are ever rising and
salaries remain unchanged, so what should the people do?
Candidate Osama Al-Zaid it is strange that “we are a wealthy country and still
young graduates organize sit-ins to demand jobs. This is unacceptable”. He added
that the standard of living is not good and some Kuwaitis are suffering. Former
MP Faisal Al-Kundari said the challenge facing Kuwaitis to preserve their rights
is huge. Candidate Meteb Al-Enezi said this election is exceptional as it could
take us back to square one, adding that there are some who are attempting to
control the next Assembly and forces of corruption are working to discourage
voters from going to the ballots.