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Fresh beginning

Jun 06,2018 - Last updated at Jun 06,2018

The "induced" resignation of outgoing prime minister Hani Mulki came as no surprise after he has failed to react positively to the repeated signals and messages of His Majesty King Abdullah and the calls of demonstrators across the country to withdraw the controversial new income tax law altogether and launch a genuine national dialogue about its key provisions.

Mulki also failed to take on board the pulse of the country on the new legislation right from the beginning, and seemed to have rejected outright signals from Parliamentarians from both Chambers that he should withdraw the draft law and come up with one that commands public support. 

Not willing or able to open a new page as suggested by PMs, associations and civil societies at large has left the King no choice except to appoint a new prime minister and the formation of a new government.

What came as a pleasant surprise though was the King's designation of Minister of Education Omar Razzaz as the new prime minister. The selection of Razzaz against great odds was like a breath of fresh air, having excelled as the minister of education and brought innovative ideas and policies to the Ministry of Education that won national and international acclaim.

The King's choice of the new prime minister must bring comfort and satisfaction to Jordanians of all walks of life. With Razzaz on the helm, the country can now turn a new page, not only on the troubling income tax legislation, but also on other complimentary policies affecting the course of the Kingdom in these turbulent times.

We can only wish the new prime minister and his team of ministers all the success in responding to the woes and frustrations, and bringing solutions to the many national challenges.

The country needs a fresh beginning after the failed policies and practices over the past years, and the new prime minister could be just that new beginning!

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