A private source revealed to Fes News, in response to the instructions of the Wali of Fez-Meknes region to civilize public life, that it is necessary to impose transparency on political associations and obligate them to clearly declare their party affiliations. This ensures that citizens are aware of the nature of the entities they interact with.
The source emphasized that non-political associations must adhere strictly to neutrality and not engage in any activities with electoral dimensions. He stressed the need to put an end to systematic exploitation of charitable initiatives and turning them into propaganda tools, where citizens’ data and personal information are exploited illegally during election campaigns.
The source added that it is time to stop this nonsense which undermines the credibility of associative work. He called for implementing strict monitoring mechanisms that ensure a separation between associative activities and political work, so public support and social assistance do not become tools for electoral blackmail.
This call comes amid regional authorities’ efforts to regulate the associative landscape according to a vision aimed at creating it as a genuine lever for development, away from any partisan or personal exploitation. This indicates a new phase in managing associative work in Fez and Meknes.