PUK Strives to Secure Petrodollars for Oil-Rich Areas
Reports 10:48 AM - 2023-12-05![PUK's and PUK coalitions' logos.](https://images.pukmedia.com/root/EN/75122023_fd.jpg)
PUK's and PUK coalitions' logos.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) seeks to prioritize
the development of the industrial and energy sectors in the disputed
territories. This entails ensuring the supply of electricity and fuel through
the oil products industry, thereby meeting the needs of these areas.
PUK allocates petrodollars to serve Kirkuk
"Following the referendum and its subsequent outcomes,
Kirkuk has experienced a lack of essential services," Hazim Hamwandi,
candidate No. 25 of the "Kirkuk is Our Strength & Will
Coalition," list No. 142, told PUKMEDIA. There is a noticeable lack of
services in Kurdish neighborhoods, particularly in terms of electricity supply.
As a result, we have devised a comprehensive strategy to address the city's
electricity scarcity."
"Our objective is to allocate petrodollars towards the
betterment of the residents of Kirkuk, with a focus on creating employment
prospects for the younger generation and prioritizing the reopening of oil
refineries," Hamwandi said.
Nineveh's fuel needs are met by the oil products industry
Darwesh Biso, candidate No. 4 of the Nineveh People's
Coalition, list No. 134, told PUKMEDIA: "With our triumph in the Nineveh
provincial council, our primary objective is to address the electricity deficit
in the province's urban, rural, and suburban areas by establishing additional
power plants. Additionally, we aim to bolster the local economy and generate
employment opportunities for the residents of Nineveh through the development
of the oil products industry."
"We are currently coordinating efforts within the
federal government to arrange and resume operations at the refinery located in
Nineveh province. This initiative aims to fulfill the fuel requirements of the
local population," said Biso.
The PUK team is working to restore operations of the oil refinery in Diyala
Aws Ibrahim, candidate No. 5 on the PUK's independent list
No. 120 in Diyala, told PUKMEDIA: "We are collaborating with the PUK team
in the federal government to restore operations at the oil refinery in Diyala.
This initiative aims to enhance employment prospects and address the fuel
requirements of citizens."
"We are actively addressing the issue of electricity
shortages in urban, rural, and suburban areas of the province by implementing
additional power plants. Furthermore, we are actively promoting the growth and
development of the oil products industry in Diyala province," Ibrahim
said.
The PUK has always prioritized the industrial and energy
sectors, especially in conflict-affected areas. To achieve this goal, the
message and program of the lists and coalitions for the Iraqi provincial
council elections attempted to address industrial needs. The federal government
will focus its attention on this sector first, ensuring that these areas can be
revitalized through industrial and energy initiatives.
The PUK has 112 candidates running in the Iraqi provincial
council elections. The party has joined forces with the Kurdistan Communist
Party in Kirkuk to form the "Kirkuk is Our Strength and Will
Coalition." The PUK formed a coalition with the National Rafa'a Party in
Nineveh, dubbed the "Nineveh People Coalition." In addition, the PUK
maintains an independent electoral list in the Diyala province. The PUK formed
the "National People's List" coalition in Saladin, alongside an
independent list in Baghdad that included a Faily Kurd candidate, intending to
secure the quota seats.
Note* The former Iraqi Ba'ath regime made significant
efforts to Arabize all residents of Diyala, Kirkuk, Nineveh, and Salah ad Din,
resulting in ongoing territorial disputes between Erbil and Baghdad. Even
though Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution was written in part to address the
issue, the legislation has yet to be implemented. The PUK's call is an attempt
to increase the number of Kurds voting in these areas, giving the Kurds more
influence and benefiting other communities.
PUKMEDIA
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