PM Dbeibah: Electoral laws, not security, impede elections

Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has identified the lack of consensual electoral laws, rather than security concerns, as the primary obstacle to holding national elections.

Speaking at the second forum for Security Directorates Support Service officers, Dbeibah placed responsibility squarely on the House of Representatives, which is tasked with drafting and passing electoral legislation.

“Our security forces have demonstrated their readiness and competence,” Dbeibah said, pointing to the successful protection of municipal elections across 58 municipalities as evidence that Libya’s police force is fully capable of securing any upcoming electoral process.

The Prime Minister rejected ongoing smear campaigns and reaffirmed his government’s continued support for the nation’s security establishment. He emphasised that Libya is making significant progress in building professional security institutions that not only combat crime but also uphold societal values.

In a message directed to the international community, Dbeibah expressed confidence that Libya is developing professional institutions capable of protecting both the state and its citizens.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​