Signs of a power grab?

From The Australian:

Iraq's tenuous security situation could delay national elections, slated for January, by two months, interim prime minister Iyad Allawi told America's CBS television network today.

"We are committed to elections, and one of the tasks is really to work towards achieving these objectives," he said.

"However, security will be the main feature of whether we will be able to do it in January, February or March."

Let's hope that this is not an attempt by Allawi to remain in power if things look bad for him.