Is the Zidi Government Avoiding Open Communication With the Public?

From its first days in office, Iraq’s new governments have sought early media wins and tried to distinguish themselves from their predecessors. The Zidi government is now facing criticism for avoiding the open language citizens expect, even as it acknowledges mounting financial pressure and electricity problems. Questions about the state’s real finances have grown after the government found additional resources or moved to borrow early in order to cover employee salaries before the Eid holiday. That move has intensified scrutiny over whether the government is being fully transparent about the severity of its fiscal position. The dismissal of Electricity Ministry spokesman Ahmed Musa, following his frank remarks, has further underscored the seriousness of the situation. Observers say the decision sends a message at a time when public trust depends on clear and credible communication. Experts stress that acknowledging problems is not a sign of failure but of reliability. They say governments are measured not by press conferences or media campaigns, but by their ability to confront crises transparently and realistically.