Saddam Hussein now seems to have found faith in the democratic process. Saddam's lawyer has told a Danish newspaper that the ousted dictator will run in Iraq's elections with the view to become president again, media reported. Giovanni di Stefano has reportedly said that there is no law preventing Saddam from taking part in the election for the interim National Assembly. Mr Di Stefano has been quoted as saying, "Saddam has no chance to be tried before the elections." He adds, "No international law prevents him from coming forward."
The elections, which are scheduled for January, are parliamentary implying that Saddam would not have to run nationwide. It is presumed that Saddam, if allowed to take part, would choose Tikrit, his home town, to fight election. In Iraq, Saddam's popularity seems to be staging a comeback. He is revered as a hero who sought to challenge Israel and the West. Di Stefano backed his claim citing a recent poll which indicated that 42 per cent of Iraqis wanted Saddam back. |