فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Taounate — A significant number of members were absent during the ordinary January 2026 session of the Taounate Provincial Council, a situation that sparked a wave of questions and criticism among social media activists, at a time when residents’ demands are escalating across several areas of the province.
According to widely shared reactions, many observers believe that this absenteeism raises serious questions about the council’s performance and its developmental role, especially amid ongoing local protests related to water shortages and the worsening conditions of residents in remote villages lacking proper roads and access routes. In some cases, activists note, residents are forced to rely on their own efforts to break isolation in their areas.
Digital platform users also pointed out that several health centers in the province suffer from a shortage of medical staff, while some weekly markets turn into waterlogged areas during rainy periods, hampering commercial activity and citizens’ mobility. They called for clarification regarding the role of the provincial council in addressing these issues.
In this context, activists urged the opening of a public debate on the powers of the provincial council, the limits of its interventions, and the extent to which its programs are implemented on the ground. They argued that the current phase requires stronger territorial governance that is closer to citizens’ expectations and capable of providing practical responses to existing development shortcomings.
Observers of local affairs emphasize that such sessions constitute a key opportunity to assess territorial public policies, hold institutional performance accountable, and strengthen trust between elected officials and citizens.
Source: Fes News Media
