Yemen Monitor/Newsroom:
Head of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, issued a presidential decree on Saturday, appointing Salem Saleh Salem bin Brik as Prime Minister, succeeding Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, who announced his resignation from his position earlier today.
The decision was based on the Constitution of the Republic of Yemen and the applicable laws, including Law No. (3) of 2004 regarding the Council of Ministers, in addition to the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its implementation mechanism, the Riyadh Agreement, and the declaration of the transfer of power and the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council.
The first article of the decision stipulated the appointment of Salem Saleh Salem bin Brik as Prime Minister.
The second article stipulated that the current government members continue to perform their duties in accordance with their appointment decisions.
The third article of the decision stipulated that this decision shall be effective from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Earlier, the internationally recognized Yemeni Prime Minister, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, announced his resignation, justifying it with “many difficulties” he faced, most notably his inability to exercise his constitutional powers in making reform decisions and carrying out government reshuffles.
The resignation came after media leaks about the Presidential Leadership Council’s intention to dismiss him and appoint Salem bin Brik as his successor, with bin Mubarak preempting the decision by announcing his resignation.
Bin Mubarak’s resignation sparked mixed reactions among analysts and activists, with some seeing it as a direct accusation against President Rashad Al-Alimi and the Presidential Council, while others considered it an attempt at a “dignified exit” in the face of his imminent dismissal. Others highlighted the hidden conflict between Al-Islah party and the corruption network within the legitimate institutions, led by the Presidential Leadership Council.
