Mohammed Takala secured a fourth consecutive one-year term as president of Libya’s Supreme Council of State on Wednesday.
The high-stakes political drama unfolded as 138 of the advisory body’s 142 members gathered to cast their crucial votes.
A live broadcast captured the tense runoff election where Takala won 80 votes to defeat challenger Abu Al-Qasim Qazit.
The victory concluded a crowded five-candidate race that highlighted the delicate internal shifts within the powerful advisory assembly.
First established under a 2015 political agreement, the council stands as a cornerstone of Libya’s fragile legislative framework.
The body shapes critical constitutional matters and coordinates closely with the House of Representatives to guide the nation forward.
Following this high-profile presidential victory, members will reconvene to elect two deputy presidents to finalize the new bureau.