Berri and Nassar lock horns over new financial prosecutor

A dispute between Speaker Nabih Berri and Justice Minister Adel Nassar of the Kataeb Party is still delaying the new judicial appointments, sources told Al-Jadeed TV overnight.

“Berri is insisting on naming Judge Zaher Hamadeh for the financial prosecutor post, which is being opposed by Nassar,” the sources said.

Shiite Duo sources also told Al-Jadeed that Berri is insisting on Hamadeh, quoting him as saying: “Let me know if he has committed any violations. If not, my choice is Zaher, Zaher, Zaher.”

The sources added that President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are mediating between Berri and Nassar to “reach solutions that allow for the approval of these appointments.”

Outgoing financial prosecutor Ali Ibrahim, whose term has ended, was known for being close to Berri.