Ghannouchi conceding Brotherhood's failure in Tunisia
The Tunisian scene changes almost on a daily basis, especially after the decisions taken by President Kais Saied on July 25.
Apart
from dissolving the parliament and sacking the cabinet, President Saied banned
the travel of former MPs and opened an inquiry into possible corruption by
former parliament speaker and the head of the Ennahda Movement, the branch of
the Muslim Brotherhood in Tunisia, Rached Ghannouchi.
On
August 12, Ghannouchi recognized the failures that caused anger against his
movement and the Tunisian political elite to increase on the streets.
Series of concessions
In
an interview with the Turkish state-owned, Anadolu Agency, Ghannouchi offered a
series of political concessions.
"A
politician who does not listen to his people is arrogant or deaf,"
Ghannouchi said.
"Ennahda
announces with humility that it is open to a radical review if necessary,"
he added.
He
noted that his movement had received the message of the Tunisian people.
"With
all courage, we will subject ourselves to a process of strict criticism,"
he added.
Ghannouchi
acknowledged the existence of popular anger because of the failure of the
Tunisian revolution to open the door for economic and social successes.
He
added that the members of the public are also angry at the conduct of some
politicians, including Islamist politicians.
He
said his country's democratic experience is still nascent, which means that
shortcomings are totally expected.
Deep compliance
Ghannouchi
tacitly acknowledged the involvement of some politicians in corruption, for the
first time.
He agreed
with the priorities stipulated by President Saied.
Nevertheless,
the former parliament speaker said these failures do not justify any retreat
from democracy.
He
said corruption within a democratic system is far easier to manage than a
dictatorial political system.
