MP Saadani Khaitour has affirmed her determination to continue political work on the ground, alongside the people, rejecting what she described as attempts at intellectual intimidation and the suppression of opinions in the name of democracy.
In a post published hours after MP Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament, Khaitour said the field "is our field and the people are our people", stressing that her political bloc will not abandon, under any pressure, its choice or what she described as the people's choice.
The MP said that the Mauritanian people, who years ago gave most of their votes to her bloc and to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, had once again expressed their position through statements issued by elected officials in 57 moughataas, which she said all called for the continuation of the president's approach to running the country.
She added that these positions reflect, in her view, a desire to prioritise stability, better performance and the continuation of achievements, rather than clinging to what she called democratic formalities at the expense of these priorities.
Khaitour stressed that legitimacy comes from the people alone, who hold the right to choose who governs them and manages their affairs, arguing that accusations of treason and intimidation will not be an effective way to influence the ground.
Her remarks come after opposition MP Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament, saying the legislature no longer represents the appropriate framework to continue his struggle and that the next stage requires a return to action on the ground.
