Former Speaker Hussein Al-Husseini said that the municipal elections could be a good start no matter what the results could turn out to be, as power will be given back to those who are eligible for it ; the residents and families of the Lebanese cities and towns.
Al-Husseini added that "he had previously said that he would not interfere in the municipal elections, but shall demand the re-empowering of the people,calling upon the Lebanese people to support the “Beirut Madinati” coalition”.
The deputy explained that Beirut Madinati has shown a civil and an independent approach at the municipal elections.
“Prior to this, members of this coalition have not been in any form of local power, but their activities and statements indicate their vast interest and concern to their city”, he stated.