Algerian poet says won’t run for president
Published: 04:01 PM,Jan 08,2023 | EDITED : 08:01 PM,Jan 08,2023
Algerian poet Azzedine Mihoubi, a former minister and presidential candidate, has announced he is quitting politics, denying claims he will challenge President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s re-election bid in 2024.
“My name has been cited by several publications... alongside speculation that has no truth to it,” Mihoubi said in a message shared this week on social media.
“I wish to refute all these allegations,” wrote the 64-year-old, who said back in 2020 he would relieve himself of his duties in the Democratic National Rally, formerly one of Algeria’s ruling parties, to focus on writing.
“My name has been cited by several publications... alongside speculation that has no truth to it,” Mihoubi said in a message shared this week on social media.
“I wish to refute all these allegations,” wrote the 64-year-old, who said back in 2020 he would relieve himself of his duties in the Democratic National Rally, formerly one of Algeria’s ruling parties, to focus on writing.