No crisis With Independent Candidates and No Veto on Boueiz
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea denied Thursday reports of a crisis between LF and independent candidates in the second Kesrouan list.
In an interview with al-Markazia News agency, he described the relationship as "excellent" with some of the contenders, "acceptable" with others and "normal" with candidates such as former MP Mansour Ghanem al- Bon.
Geagea denied he asked independent candidate to join a Christian gathering as a pre-condition for being part of the list. He also called on all independent runners to check the veracity of such reports.
Regarding the delay in the formulation of the Kesrouan list, Geagea said: "everybody waited for the closure of candidacy registration door and for the formation of another Kesrouan list before starting the actual work on a new ticket that includes independents and March 14 members."
"The Kesrouan list will be unveiled in a matter of days and not weeks," he added.
"There is no veto on anyone even former minister Fares Boueiz," the LF leader said, denying "evil" rumors that Boueiz was conditioned to join Geagea”s bloc before being endorsed in the ticket.
As for the Beirut 2 constituency and negotiations with MP Saad Hariri over the Armenian-Orthodox seat, Geagea said that "negotiations with Armenian parties are ongoing.
"The meetings so far held with MP Hariri focused on other matters as well," he added.
As for the failure of the Cabinet to approve key administrative appointments on Wednesday, Geagea said "this is the experience of the veto power." He added: "I hope the Lebanese would stop at the meaning of this concept."
Geagea commended security forces for uncovering Israeli spy rings saying "the government and the official bodies were able to accomplish an excellent work."
"The majority of these rings were uncovered in Hizbullah”s area of operation," he added.