Sayyid Al-Hakeem Affirms Fair Representation for Christian Community, Calls Special Voter Registry
His Eminence Sayyid Al-Hakeem, Head of the National State Powers’ Alliance, received on Wednesday evening, 7 January 2026, at His office in Baghdad, a delegation from the Christian Suyana Bloc led by MP Kildo Ramzi Oghanna.
The meeting reviewed the conditions of the Christian component in Iraq, stressing that parliamentary quota representation must truly reflect the component’s legitimate entitlement and free choices, ensuring fair representation and safeguarding the genuine will of voters.
H.E. renewed the call for establishing a dedicated voter registry to guarantee that the Christian vote reaches its rightful representatives.
H.E. emphasized the need to give greater attention to the Christian component and to support the voluntary return of Christian migrants, affirming that the Christian presence is an authentic part of Iraqi society and a vital source of cultural and civilizational enrichment throughout Iraq’s history and present.
H.E. also highlighted the importance of managing diversity by turning Iraq’s components into bridges of integration with the peoples of the region and the world, strengthening stability and reinforcing Iraq’s image as a pluralistic and open country.
