Political analyst Salih Rashid has identified four primary reasons hindering the Coordination Framework from finalizing its candidate for the Prime Minister's post, despite possessing the necessary parliamentary majority to form the government.

In a press statement, Rashid explained that Iraq's post-2003 political system has been deeply rooted in the "Muhasasa" (quota) principle. He noted that this approach has expanded beyond major alliances to permeate individual political blocs, with various factions prioritizing their specific gains, thereby complicating the consensus on a unified candidate.

He pointed out that the recent electoral landscape witnessed a concerning shift; competition based on developmental programs and visions retreated in favor of "political money," which has become the primary driver of electoral outcomes. This deviation, he stressed, has birthed dangerous phenomena, notably the commodification of voter ballots, directly complicating the formation of the new government.

The expert indicated that the passage of over five months since the election results were announced without the formation of a government reflects a profound structural crisis. He warned that bypassing constitutional deadlines might push the deadlock into the corridors of the Federal Supreme Court for a ruling.

Rashid argued that the current impasse highlights the disastrous repercussions of the quota system and the dominance of political money. It also exposes a lack of awareness among some political forces regarding the gravity of the current phase, ignoring the reality of a country currently managed by a "caretaker" government with strictly limited powers.

On the economic front, he emphasized Iraq's urgent need for a fully empowered government to confront mounting financial challenges, particularly given the regional complexities impacting the oil sector, which accounts for roughly 90% of state revenues. He warned that the continuation of this administrative and economic paralysis would inevitably lead to the collapse of public trust in the entire political process.

The crisis of forming a government recurs with every electoral cycle due to intersecting partisan interests. This consistently casts a dark shadow over economic stability and delays the enactment of crucial legislation, foremost among them the federal budget law, which is the primary engine for the national economy and public services.