Has the General People’s Congress (GPC), President Saleh’s party, fulfilled its promises made during the elections?
MA: If the (GPC) fulfilled the pledges it made during elections the electricity wouldn’t be going off for hours every day. Even though the ruling party has always been the face of rule in Yemen, President Saleh and his sons rule the country and nothing goes against their will. Ruling Party affiliates will only do as asked by the president. They dare not to go against his will. As Yasser Al-Awadhi, a leader in the ruling party’s General Committee said, the (GPC) did not rule the country yet in order for opposition parties to request the circulation of power. We will do harm to the (GPC) if we say it is a political party and carries the responsibility of the country. The (GPC) is like other Arab parties. When it’s leader leaves power or dies, so does his party affiliates. YP: Are you seeking an important position in the government? MA: I am not seeking any office. My strong point is that I live free. I agree with the idea that power is desirable, but power and fame don’t have an effect o
