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The FIA has officially declared incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the only candidate eligible to stand in December’s presidential vote
The FIA has officially declared Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the sole eligible candidate for the December presidential vote, pending a court ruling on the election process in the coming weeks. Rival candidate Laura Villars won a hearing at the Judicial Court of Paris to address her concerns about the election rules. Villars argues that the exclusive criterion preventing other candidates from standing is a violation of the FIA’s statutes. A judicial hearing in Paris on Monday set the date for a ruling on December 3, potentially impacting the election scheduled for December 12 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Despite the possibility of election suspension, the FIA continues to follow its regular procedures, having published Ben Sulayem’s complete presidential list on its official website. The list comprises Ben Sulayem as president, alongside a diverse team of 10 individuals holding key positions within the FIA, as required by the election regulations. This controversy has led to complaints and legal action, questioning the transparency and fairness of the election process, with tensions rising within the FIA community.
