Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins
Summary
Morocco’s main ruling parties are having public arguments and political tensions just weeks before the general election scheduled for September 23. A leaked recording revealed disagreements within the coalition about who should control important government roles, especially around budget minister Fouzi Lekjaa.Key Facts
- Morocco will hold parliamentary elections on September 23, with candidate nominations starting August 31.
- About 15.8 million Moroccans are registered to vote in a population of 36.8 million.
- The National Rally of Independents (RNI), Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), and Istiqlal Party form the current governing coalition but also compete against each other.
- A leaked recording from RNI’s House Speaker exposed tensions between RNI and PAM over government positions.
- Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa is a key figure criticized in the dispute; he is also known for leading Morocco’s football federation.
- Party leaders said internal discussions are normal but emphasized focusing on election victory rather than pre-assigning government roles.
- The election winner will have the right to form the government, but must build coalitions since no party usually governs alone.
- This political infighting highlights competition within the ruling alliance just before voters go to the polls.
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