ALGIERS, Algeria, Sept 16 (NNN-APS) – Algerian interim President, Abdelkader Bensalah, announced that, the country will hold a presidential election on Dec 12.
Bensalah said, in a televised speech to the nation, that, he decided to set the date of the presidential election for Dec 12, 2019, noting that, “it’s time for everybody to put the higher interests of the nation above any other considerations.”
He added that, he has signed a presidential decree on that issue, in accordance with the constitutional and legislative provisions.
Bensalah called for making this event a starting point for Algeria’s renovation process, to work jointly and effectively to make a success of this election, as it will allow Algerians to vote for a new president.
Bensalah said, the presidential election is the only democratic solution, reiterating his commitment to “meeting all the conditions necessary for a free, fair and transparent presidential election.”
