Shafaq News/ On Saturday, theNational Council of the Kurdish Change Movement (Gorran) held a non-emergencymeeting in the "Zargata" hall in Al-Sulaymaniyah, where theydiscussed the movement's fate in the upcoming parliamentary elections in theKurdistan Region, scheduled for October 20.
The meeting was held in the absenceof the new interim coordinator and some Council members, but it includedrepresentatives from the "Nushirwan Sons" faction, or the "ElectedNational Council Members." It demonstrated the Council's full support forthe candidates of the Movement list, describing them as “reliable and qualifiedpersonnel” to participate in the electoral race, according to a statement fromthe faction.
“The Council affirmed its adoptionof an internal constitution as the legal and administrative foundation for themovement's operations, stressing that any amendments to this constitution wouldbe unacceptable,” the statement said. “The late Nushirwan Mustafa, themovement's founder, was designated as a symbolic figure in this context, and itwas asserted that all legal and political measures would be pursued toimplement the constitution without concessions.”
The statement added, “The electoralcommittee will set a date for elections to select the Secretary-General andExecutive Council members, as outlined in the movement's internal constitution.Any election outside this framework will be considered unconstitutional andundemocratic.”
Regarding organizational work, thestatement also noted, "The movement will continue its operations accordingto the constitution and its political program," indicating that themovement's doors are open to all members to unify efforts and achieve commongoals.
While the movement has yet tofinalize its decision on participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections,the council reiterated its support for the candidates on the movement's list. “Thesecandidates demonstrate competence and loyalty to the movement's principles,making their support a priority to ensure their success.”
Speaking with a Shafaq Newscorrespondent, observers noted that the meeting did not clarify whether the Movementwould participate in the elections or opt for a boycott, keeping all options onthe table. “The support shown for the list candidates conveyed a powerfulmessage that the movement is not willing to easily relinquish its position inthe political landscape,” they pointed out.
Observers affirmed that this stancereflects the Change Movement's commitment to its principles and its desire tomaintain influence within the Region, raising questions about its ability tobalance the available options amid the current political conditions.