Al-Freihat: Throne Speech a call to elevate work to meet national aspirations

Regarding relations with the government, Al-Freihat said, "They will remain governed by the scale of national interest and the criterion of achievement—we will support where support serves the nation's interest, and hold accountable where duty demands accountability. We will not compromise Jordanians' right to clear answers, responsible policies, and tangible results. Cooperation does not mean suspending oversight, and oversight does not mean obstructing work. Roles complement each other when the nation is the goal and the citizen is the measure of impact."

He continued that the strength of the House of Representatives lies not in uniformity of opinions, but in the richness of its differences, not in eliminating divergence but in managing it wisely and responsibly under the umbrella of national interest, stressing that he will stand firmly for every deputy's right to express opinions, participate, and exercise independent judgment.

He clarified, "The competition for position has ended, and the test of fulfilling trust has begun. Positions are fleeting moments, but stances endure. Responsibility is not measured by the privileges it grants, but by the impact it leaves behind."

Al-Freihat affirmed that the consensus we seek is not one of dividing positions or distributing gains, but a consensus on national priorities, work programs, and Jordanians' interests. Positions, no matter how numerous, cannot alone create a strong parliament, restore lost trust, or relieve citizens' burdens.

He noted, "I will work with the Speaker and my colleagues in the Permanent Bureau to establish a parliamentary environment befitting the House's stature, safeguard deputies' rights, facilitate their constitutional duties, and enhance their tools for following up on citizens' issues and holding state institutions accountable—preserving the House's dignity, protecting the independence of its decisions, and strengthening its oversight and legislative role."

He added, "The contents of the Throne Speech have placed before us guiding lamps, landmarks to follow, and responsibilities that do not allow for laxity or delay. It is a call for us to elevate our work to meet national aspirations, and to move forward with the spirit of a unified team, transcending narrow calculations and transient considerations, safeguarding our unity of purpose, and believing that serving Jordan and Jordanians is the compass that should guide our positions and the goal toward which our collective will converges."

Al-Freihat continued, "The political reform path desired by His Majesty King Abdullah II is not merely a process of developing tools and structures, but a national imperative requiring an advanced political mindset, mature parliamentary practice, effective political parties, and the ability to transform programs into legislation, positions, and policies that respond to Jordanians' aspirations and protect their interests."

He added, "Let our competition from this moment forward be about what we deliver, not what positions we hold; about what we achieve, not the titles we carry. A position is granted by colleagues' votes, but stature is built by one's stances. Public trust is not retained by words, but solidified by action and affirmed by achievement."

Al-Freihat expressed gratitude and deep appreciation for the esteemed trust, valuing every colleague who participated in this contest, respecting their choices and will, and proud of the confidence and support of the Work Party.

Al-Freihat received 88 votes, while his opponent, MP Ahmed Al-Hamisat, received 46 votes.