Mutlaq demotion will increase political tension, Iraqiya spokeswoman

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqiya bloc criticized the call to confidence withdrawal and demotion of deputy premier Saleh al-Mutlaq, stressing that this will lead to more tension in political relations among the blocs.   Iraqiya spokeswoman Maysoon al-Damalouji pointed out in the statement, copy received by IraqiNews.com, pointed out that the Cabinet Statute is still not adopted though more than one year elapsed since the formation of the government, which led to centering all authorities in the hands of the Premier.   She added “the demotion of Mutlaq from his office was not done within the framework of political partnership.   Mutlaq criticized Premier Nouri al-Maliki and described as having “unilateral power” in the country, as a “dictator who cannot deal with”.   Damalouji demanded that Maliki’s request should be addressed to Iraqiya bloc to change him, instead of escalating political tension in Iraq .   Maliki called the Iraqi Parliament to withdraw confidence from Mutlaq and demote him from his present office.