The Libyan House of Representatives, which operates out of the country's eastern region, has officially voted to remove Aguila Saleh from his long-standing role as Speaker. Saleh had held the position for 12 years, serving as a central figure in the legislative body during a decade defined by Libya's ongoing political fragmentation and civil conflict.

Following the vote, the parliament appointed Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi to take over the speakership. The move comes as reports indicate growing internal dissatisfaction with the current parliamentary leadership. While the legislative body has moved forward with this transition, the broader implications for Libya’s dual-government structure—split between the east and the UN-recognized administration in Tripoli—remain unclear.

There is currently limited information regarding the specific legal procedures or the exact parliamentary quorum that facilitated this vote, as the legislative body has not yet released a detailed transcript or official statement outlining the specific grievances that led to the motion against Saleh. The transition marks a significant shift in the eastern political landscape, though it is uncertain how this change will affect negotiations with rival factions in western Libya or the prospects for national elections, which have been repeatedly delayed.