Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq’s Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib on Monday removed the headof the General Company for Electricity Distribution in the South from his postand ordered an investigation into his work, according to a ministerial directive.
The order stipulates that Ghaith Najm Obeid be relieved of his dutiesfor 60 days, while assigning Tarek Faraj Ahmed to run the company during theperiod, pending the outcome of the inquiry.
The reason behind the decision was not disclosed.
Iraq launched the nationwide campaign, dubbed the Dawn Crackdown, onJune 28 under Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s direction. A security source toldShafaq News that arrests exceeded 67 during the first 24 hours, while informedsources indicated that the initial phase is expected to target more than 200current and former officials, politicians, business owners, and other suspects.
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