Focus on improving lives

Manama : Jameel Nasser has announced his candidacy for the upcoming election declaring that his focus will be “on improving the livelihood of citizens” in the Kingdom. He will fight for a seat on the Council of Representatives from the 9th constituency of the Northern Governorate. Explaining his decision, Nasser told Al Ayam that he felt that his chances in “the circle are good”.

“I was encouraged by the willingness of the people there to support me for a seat on the Council of Representatives,” he said. Presenting his electoral programme, he said his focus will be on improving the livelihood of citizens. “I believe that this is the most important thing a citizen wants from the Council of Representatives.” He also made clear that he will seek to introduce a legislation to reduce the deficit in pension funds.

My goal, he said, is to defend the youth and find a new and realistic solution to the problem of unemployment faced by the graduates. Jameel Nasser told Al Ayam that he is currently working on forming an electoral team in his constituency as well as working on campaign plans and programme. Contesting election, according to Nasser, is not an easy matter.  “It’s all about gaining experience,  rather than the end results.”

“A candidate if he wins can serve the country from the Council of Representatives, but most importantly one should know that we are all participating in the reform project headed by His Majesty the King and develop the democratic process in our dear Kingdom. This is what everyone wants.”