Baghdad: Legal expert and consultant, Salem Hawas, has emphasized the constitutional obligations that the Parliament must adhere to in the presidential nomination process, as per the current Law on Nomination Procedures for the Presidency No. (8) of 2012. Hawas pointed out that Article Four of this law requires the Presidency of the Council of Representatives to announce the names of candidates who meet all legal requirements.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Hawas clarified the provisions of Article Five, which allows individuals to object if their names are not included in the announced list of candidates. These objections must be submitted in writing to the Federal Supreme Court within three days of the announcement, without incurring any legal fees.

Hawas elaborated that the Federal Supreme Court is obligated to resolve any objections within three days of their registration. The court's decision is final and must be communicated to the Presidency of the Council of Representatives within three days of issuance. The Council Presidency is then required to announce the names of candidates whose nominations have been validated by the court.

Furthermore, Hawas underscored the necessity of implementing Article Six of the law. This article mandates the Council of Representatives to convene, upon the Presidency's invitation, before the constitutional deadline set in Article (72/Second/B) of the Constitution, to elect the President of the Republic from the pool of legally qualified candidates.