فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Fès-Meknes region is witnessing a heated endorsement war within political parties, in the context of early preparations for the anticipated 2026 legislative elections. Various components of the majority and opposition have entered a frantic race to finalize candidate lists, amidst widespread debate about the methods of granting endorsements, which raise many question marks.
According to a local political observer speaking to Fès News, a number of majority parties are still perpetuating reprehensible practices in the process of selecting their candidates, by resorting to political money to sway votes and relying on networks of clientelism and favoritism within the party apparatus, far from any democratic logic or appreciation for the competencies and qualified elites capable of representing citizens and defending their issues under the parliament’s dome.
According to the same source, these practices completely obscure any real programmatic discussion or clear vision for the region’s future, thus emptying the electoral process of its essence and turning it into a mere race for influence and personalities, instead of being an opportunity to identify political leaders capable of contributing to the making of wise decisions that serve the Kingdom and respond to the aspirations of citizens.
These developments come amidst growing voices within the political and civil spheres calling for a revision of endorsement laws, the strengthening of transparency and integrity in the electoral process, and linking representation with accountability and programs, instead of the continued logic of loyalties and money, which has weakened trust in elected institutions and bodies.
Will the regulatory authorities and parties with reformist references succeed in curbing these practices, or will 2026 be a new milestone in perpetuating the same faces and the same methods?
