فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fez, October 19, 2025 – The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) announced the election of nine members to form the local secretariat in the Al-Merinine neighborhood of Fez, as part of the party’s efforts to renew its organizational structures. This announcement follows the local party conference held in October 2025, which saw broad participation from local members.
Local Secretariat Composition
The elected local secretariat includes: Idriss Al-Traimi, Aisha Mujahid, Zainab Al-Shatti, Mehdi Mzyani, Ishaq Al-Hanawi, Rabiaa Al-Akkadi, Idriss Al-Ghazi, Azzouz Bouchhar, and Jawad Al-Nakhili. This formation reflects the party’s commitment to enhancing diversity, with women (Aisha Mujahid, Zainab Al-Shatti, and Rabiaa Al-Akkadi) representing one-third of the members, in line with the party’s principles advocating youth and women’s empowerment.
Context of the Election
This election is part of a national campaign launched by the Party of Justice and Development to renew its local bodies following the party’s ninth national congress in April 2025, which re-elected Abdelilah Benkirane as Secretary-General. Through this step, the party aims to strengthen its presence in the Al-Merinine neighborhood, one of the vital areas in Fez, and to prepare for the upcoming local elections in 2026.
Objectives and Tasks of the Local Secretariat
The new local secretariat will be responsible for implementing the party’s programs at the local level, focusing on supporting social development, political awareness, and improving infrastructure in the neighborhood. It will also coordinate efforts with regional authorities to enhance communication and training, adhering to the democratic Islamic reference that the party embraces.
Party Presence in Fez
The Party of Justice and Development enjoys a prominent presence in the Fez-Meknes region, managing several local communes, including Al-Merinine neighborhood, led by Izz Al-Din Sheikh since 2015. Despite electoral challenges in recent years, the party continues to strengthen its popular base by focusing on local issues such as unemployment and improving public services.
Challenges and Aspirations
The party faces strong competition from other parties such as the National Rally of Independents and the Independence Party, requiring enhanced organizational and awareness efforts. The new local secretariat is expected to play a pivotal role in mobilizing popular support and contributing to the party’s goals of “justice and development,” in line with the royal reforms and the Moroccan constitution.
Conclusion
The election of the local secretariat in Al-Merinine represents an important step toward strengthening the internal democracy of the Party of Justice and Development and supporting its role as an effective political force in Fez. This step encourages monitoring the future activities of the secretariat to assess its impact at the local and regional levels.
