Bouznika – The activities of the ninth National Congress of the Justice and Development Party, held in Bouznika, resulted in the election of Dr. Idriss Azami Al Idrissi as the First Deputy Secretary-General of the party for the 2025-2029 term. This election comes in the context of renewing the party’s structures and strengthening its leadership, following the election of Abdelilah Benkirane as Secretary-General.
The position of First Deputy Secretary-General is one of the important positions within the party, as it carries out vital coordination and supervisory tasks. Dr. Azami, with his extensive political and party experience, is expected to contribute to supporting the Secretary-General’s efforts in leading the party and achieving its strategic goals.
Dr. Idriss Azami Al Idrissi has held many important positions within and outside the party. He was a prominent member of the General Secretariat, held ministerial responsibilities in previous governments, and also served as the head of the Fez City Council for a long period.
In his first statement following the announcement of his election, Dr. Azami expressed his thanks and appreciation for the confidence placed in him by the members of the Congress, stressing his commitment to working with dedication and sincerity alongside the Secretary-General and the other members of the General Secretariat to serve the interest of the party and the nation.
The election of Dr. Azami Al Idrissi to this position strengthens the composition of the party’s General Secretariat under the leadership of the new Secretary-General, and gives it new momentum towards achieving the goals set by the ninth National Congress. The coming period is expected to witness greater activation of the role of the General Secretariat in guiding, supervising, and overseeing the work of the various structures of the party at the national and local levels.
It is worth noting that the ninth National Congress of the Justice and Development Party is a pivotal moment in the party’s history, during which the new leaders are elected and the strategic directions for the next stage are determined. The work of the Congress was characterized by in-depth and extensive discussions on various issues concerning the future of the party and its role in the national political scene.