فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
With just hours remaining before the election of the Fes-Meknes Traditional Crafts Chamber president, the professional sector is experiencing a state of anticipation mixed with anxiety, amid fierce competition between the main candidates, Abdelmalek Boutayni and Naji Fakhri.
Abdelmalek Boutayni, the former president previously dismissed by a judicial decision for lacking primary education certification, returns to the scene after obtaining the necessary diploma. Meanwhile, Naji Fakhri, who previously served as chamber president between 2009 and 2015, is considered one of the most prominent professional and political figures in the traditional crafts sector.
As the decisive day approaches, voices criticizing electoral fraud are increasing. Sources point to the phenomenon of “vote buying,” ranging from small voters selling their votes for meager amounts to larger voters receiving substantial sums to determine the presidency’s fate. According to traditional craftsmen, these practices reflect an electoral landscape lacking integrity and harming professionals’ interests.
In this context, traditional craftsmen are sending a direct appeal to the Fes-Meknes regional governor, Maad El Jamai, demanding decisive intervention to ensure electoral process integrity and prevent practices negatively affecting the traditional crafts sector’s future.
Amidst this controversy, traditional craftsmen look forward to new leadership with a genuine vision for sector advancement, beyond political calculations and personal interests. The question remains: Will the upcoming elections produce leadership prioritizing craftsmen’s interests, or will the “vote purchasing” process continue to shape the electoral landscape?
Ultimately, these elections are considered a decisive moment in the chamber’s history, with everyone eagerly awaiting the upcoming hours in the Fes Province hall, under the regional governor’s supervision.
From: Fes News
