Abdul Mahdi: Federalism Works for Iraqis

Vice president Adil Abdul Mahdi maintained that the federalist system outlined in the constitution should be applied throughout the country. He said federalism is the best way to govern Iraq's many ethnic and religious groups. Abdul Mahdi said federalism's success in Kurdistan is the best example that the system works well in Iraq. He maintained that the Kurdistan experience may be used as an example throughout Iraq and for the next government. He asked the Kurdistan government to work with the central government to … work seriously to help form the new Iraqi government.