- the Iraqi Presidency confirmed on Sunday that Amedi officially succeeded Latif Rashid
- Amedi becomes the sixth individual to hold the office since the fall of the Baath regime
- In the presidential election, which featured 18 candidates, 252 out of 329 lawmakers participated
Nizar Amedi, the candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), has been elected as Iraq’s new president after securing the highest number of votes in both rounds of Saturday’s parliamentary ballot.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the Iraqi Presidency confirmed on Sunday that Amedi officially succeeded Latif Rashid, following a formal handover ceremony held at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad.
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With the transfer of power completed, he has now assumed full responsibilities as the country’s president.
Amedi becomes the sixth individual to hold the office since the fall of the Baath regime.
Born in Duhok, Amedi studied engineering at Mosul University and later lived and worked in cities including Sulaymaniyah and Baghdad. Over the years, he has built a lengthy career in public service, spanning about three decades.
His previous roles include serving as Iraq’s Minister of Environment from 2022 to 2024. He also worked as an advisor to former presidents Jalal Talabani, Fuad Masum, and Barham Salih.
In the presidential election, which featured 18 candidates, 252 out of 329 lawmakers participated.
Amedi secured 208 votes in the first round and maintained a leading position in the second round, ultimately clinching the presidency.
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