Coalition suspends PLC’s functions in Aden

Last updated Oct 11, 2025 10:37 PM

ADEN, Oct. 12 (YPA) – The Saudi-led coalition has decided to freeze the functions of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and transfer its full executive powers to the head of Aden government, Salem bin Braik, who is affiliated with the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC).

According to political sources in Riyadh familiar with the matter, this pivotal decision may be followed a series of intensive and decisive meetings that have been hosted by the Saudi capital since early October, with the participation of members of the Leadership Council and the International Quartet Committee. The meeting was coincided with the conclusion of Bin Braik’s recent visit to Abu Dhabi last week.

The sources indicated that the transfer of powers was due to the escalation of divisions and intense conflicts among the members of the PLC, which was formed in April 2022.

Observers described this sudden development as a “quiet coup” paving the way for the ouster of the eight members, who face widespread accusations of mismanagement of resources and revenues and their use for personal gain, without achieving any tangible progress in improving the deteriorating living conditions.

In a related context, the transfer of powers to the Bin Braik has raised concerns about his ability to achieve fundamental change.

Political observers believed that the government’s success in implementing genuine economic and administrative reforms would remain limited given that not all armed factions loyal to the coalition be fully under its authority. It is fear that these new powers may become a “burden” for the Prime Minister unless the underlying crisis of the multiple centers of armed power and the conflicting interests of the political components under the coalition’s umbrella getting addressed.

The local public is being awaited official reactions to these developments, which may mark the beginning of a restructuring of the tools of influence within the framework of serving regional and international interests.