Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has expressed serious concern over persistent dysfunctions and “abnormal practices” within the country’s public administration.
During a meeting with Prime Minister Sarra Zafrani Zanzeri at the Carthage Palace on Wednesday, the president warned of destabilizing tactics and institutional obstruction.
While refraining from naming specific individuals, President Saïed pointed to what he described as “abnormal” behavior observed within the administrative apparatus in recent weeks. He suggested that a form of institutional sabotage might be at play, stating that the Tunisian people “are fully aware of what is going on behind the scenes.”
This statement was made amid a tense political climate marked by growing criticism of government management and rising social tensions. President Saïed appears to be reasserting his authority over the executive branch and expressing distrust of certain administrative structures. His remarks follow a series of speeches characterized by a rhetoric of vigilance and denunciation of alleged attempts to undermine state stability.
As Tunisia navigates a difficult economic period, marked by social tensions and stalled negotiations with the IMF, the head of state continues to project himself as the guardian of institutional order. His warnings signal a clear message to a section of the state apparatus that he views as uncooperative, and potentially disloyal, to his vision.
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