Critique of Akhnoosh's Government: The Worst in Moroccan History
In a recent statement, Abdel Samad Haykar, the head of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) group at the Casablanca City Council, has not held back in his criticism of the current government led by Aziz Akhnoosh. He referred to it as "the worst government Morocco has ever known," highlighting not only its failure to adhere to its governmental program but also its alleged dedication to furthering personal interests under the guise of political responsibility. Haykar elaborated that the government has failed to meet its commitments, as evidenced by various indicators that underscore its lack of effectiveness.
According to Haykar, the government had promised significant economic growth and aimed to elevate Morocco's education system to rank among the top 60 countries globally. However, the outcomes have remained disappointingly distant from these lofty aspirations. Furthermore, he pointed out that the government's commitment to increasing women's economic empowerment from 20% to 30% has instead seen a drop to 19%. Such statistics reflect a troubling trend under the current administration.
Moreover, the unemployment rate has surged to unprecedented levels since the late 1990s during this government's tenure, alongside an alarming increase in the number of business bankruptcies. Haykar also touched upon the government's handling of social welfare initiatives, criticizing the redirection of funds from the compensation fund to social programs. Although initiatives like the Tayssir program and the medical assistance system "RAMED" have been expanded alongside increased university grant funding, the overall management of these programs has been deemed unsatisfactory. He asserted that direct social support has been slashed to 500 dirhams, and many beneficiaries have been deprived of other essential social services.
Looking ahead, Haykar believes that Moroccans face a "historic opportunity" to participate actively in the upcoming electoral processes. He cautioned that low voter turnout could inadvertently benefit the parties forming the current government. The prevailing sense of anger and dissatisfaction among the Moroccan populace regarding the government's performance should manifest as a "punitive vote" in the forthcoming elections, according to his perspective.
As reported by pjd.ma.
