SHAFAQNA – The leader of Tunisia’s Ehadha party, Rached Ghaouchi, was re-elected to the party’s leadership for a new five-year term.
Ghaouchi was confirmed as president of the party with 800 votes in favour, compared to 229 for Fethi Ayadi and 29 for Mohamed Akrout.
After the election, Ghaouchi explained in a speech that the party has already dealt with the issue of separating religion and politics and is now focused on the Tunisian people’s daily needs.
He admitted there are problems within the Eahda, but said that this is a part of how the movement operates.
Ghaouchi promised a path of reform and development after seeing that the party has succeeded in renewing itself based on the needs of the Tunisian people.
“Eahda was a pioneer in reinforcing the idea of democracy and in self-criticism and accepting constant revisions,” he said.