Outgoing Ibrahim rejects 'illegal' extension solution, eyes FM post
Outgoing General Security chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim on Wednesday announced that he would not have accepted any “illegal exit” for extending his term, which expires on Wednesday.
“I did not ask for extension,” Ibrahim added, in a chat with reporters following a farewell ceremony at the General Security headquarters.
Noting that he will continue in public life, Ibrahim said that he aspires to become foreign minister if offered a ministerial post.
Asked whether he is eying the parliament speaker post, Ibrahim said: “May God prolong Speaker (Nabih) Berri’s life.”
Separately, Ibrahim said that he is “optimistic” regarding the presidential file.
In a speech at the farewell ceremony, Ibrahim said that his successor, acting General Security chief Brig. Gen. Elias Bayssari, is the best person who can “preserve” the General Directorate of General Security.
Speaking earlier at a ceremony to lay the cornerstone for the Karantina General Security department, Ibrahim said: “What we did and what we’re doing is a very small part of what we should offer to our people, who deserve institutions and administrations that befit their history and sacrifices.”
“They also deserve statesmen who work for the country and its sons instead of wasting time on rivalries that have plunged the country and its citizens into the lowest pit of poverty and deprivation,” Ibrahim added.
Ibrahim also said he “bows” in front of “the souls of the martyrs who fell in the Beirut port explosion and all the wounded.” Ibrahim is one of several official charged by Judge Tarek Bitar in the blast case.
01 March 2023, 16:10
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Oh, forgive me for not recognizing your remarkable integrity and selflessness in refusing illegal exits. I'm sure the criminal underworld is quaking in their boots at the mere thought of your unwavering commitment to upholding the law. And your desire to become a foreign minister is truly inspiring - I can only imagine the groundbreaking diplomacy you'll conduct with such a stellar track record of refusing illegal activity. Keep reaching for those stars, champ!
01 March 2023, 17:40
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I do not recall any significant accomplishment the Security Agency did. All he was doing was mediating between warlords whenever some dispute arises.
01 March 2023, 23:20
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God bless Hezbollah appointed and now retired General Security chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim for being the backbone of our country's security and protector of our sovereignty. During his tenure as Security Chief, Lebanon enjoyed unparalleled period of security and prosperity. His accomplishments speak for themselves. He fought 'Islamic' terrorists on the Eastern front and humanely put them on air conditioned buses. He uncovered strong leads regarding those behind the port explosion, identified those who were behind Lukman Slim assassination, and almost identified those who shot Joe Bijani in cold blood. His organizational and administrative skills need no highlighting as the Lebanese under his administration enjoyed a rather speedy and simple process in obtaining and renewing their passports; a process envied by countries across the globe.
Our Shia resistance and the "Ahali" would be pleased to see this hero appointed as Lebanon's Foreign Minister.
Shia Shea Shia !!!
