Four Tunisian parties say President Saied has ‘lost legitimacy’

Saied has held nearly total power since July 25 when he sacked the PM and suspended parliament.

Tunisia’s president has lost his legitimacy, according to a statement by four Tunisian parties who also called for an end to what they called a coup after Kais Saied took control of legislative and executive powers.

On Wednesday, Saied said he would rule by decree and ignore parts of the constitution as he prepared to change the political system.

A day later, Attayar, Al Jouhmouri, Akef and Ettakatol parties said in a joint statement that Saied’s move enshrined an absolute power monopoly.