فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah, the Secretary-General of the Party of Progress and Socialism, sharply criticized the current government, accusing it of neglecting the political and democratic dimension in its work and suffering from chronic political fatigue since taking office.
In a speech delivered during a party meeting, Benabdallah stated that the government has not initiated any serious political action related to democracy, human rights, or equality. He pointed out that, since the formation of this government, Parliament has not held a single session dedicated to these issues.
He added, “The reality, and without exaggeration, is that there has been no political initiative with a true democratic character. We have not witnessed even one session devoted to discussing political and democratic issues. This is not only a sign of weakness but also a state of political fatigue.”
Warning against repeating scenarios of political chaos, Benabdallah likened the government’s handling of key issues to “someone playing in the 90th minute,” explaining that there are attempts to pass laws and reforms at the last moment without genuine institutional discussions.
The Secretary-General of the Party of Progress and Socialism called for the creation of real spaces for political debate, even if there are differing views on issues like the electoral system. He emphasized the importance of agreeing on core issues such as fighting political and electoral corruption, which he described as a “real threat” to democratic institutions.
Benabdallah highlighted that what happened during the last elections, especially in Ramadan, signals the beginning of an electoral farce, with continued practices like exploiting food aid (vouchers) and political money. He pointed out that such behavior distorts the relationship between citizens and politics, promoting bribery and clientelism instead of citizenship and awareness.
He further explained that these practices contribute to political apathy, noting that more than 18 million Moroccans do not participate in elections—either because they are not registered or because they choose not to vote, particularly among the youth and middle class.
Benabdallah warned that some government factions are preparing to repeat the same scenario in the 2026 elections by “preparing vast resources to use again,” which could worsen the crisis between citizens and political action.
In conclusion, Benabdallah called on all political actors, stating, “We are not afraid of widespread popular voting, in fact, we want it and we aspire to a fair and joint election campaign. The main challenge ahead of us in 2026 is to remove the corrupt from the electoral field and restore respect for true activists and cadres capable of presenting a new image of the Morocco we aspire to.”
Source: Fes News Media
