Baghdad – INA
Sheikh Abdul Wahab Ahmed Hassan Al-Taha, Imam and Friday prayer preacher at the Hanafi Shrine, affirmed today, Friday, that the government is serious in its efforts to ensure that weapons are held exclusively by the state.
In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Sheikh Al-Taha said “Corruption has affected every aspect of life. For this reason, the government moved quickly to establish an institution or authority dedicated to combating corruption, with the aim of strengthening the confidence of the Iraqi people in this government.”
He added “The government's initiative to restrict weapons to state control is an important step. We hope it will lead to greater stability, security, peace, and social cohesion.”
He stressed that “There can be no true security as long as multiple groups possess weapons while others remain unarmed. Such matters should be considered sovereign issues and must be the exclusive responsibility of the state.”
The preacher concluded by noting that “These measures are evidence of the government's seriousness and commitment. We pray that Almighty God grants success to those responsible for building and developing the country.”