Strategic Candidate Selection for Legislative Elections
The Socialist Union Party has officially revealed its list of candidates for the upcoming legislative elections, aiming to secure seats in the House of Representatives through local constituencies. During the National Conference of Union Candidates and Electors held in Bouznika on Friday evening, the party presented its slate, highlighting its commitment to emerging victorious in the impending electoral contests.
In the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, the party has nominated Hassan Leshkar, the son of the party's Secretary-General Idriss Leshkar, to run in the Shala district. Abdul Karim Benatiq will contest in the Coastal district, while Aisha Al-Karji has been endorsed for the West Kenitra constituency. In the Ben Slimane district, Hassan Al-Samat has been selected, and Taha Bayho will run in the Kenitra constituency. The party also nominated Hicham Laasal in Sidi Kassem, Khalil Al-Saadi in the Skhirat-Témara constituency, and Rashid Al-Freshiwi in the Khmissat district, with Abdul Hafiz Bahizat representing the Tiflet-Romani area.
In the Fez-Meknes region, the party has re-nominated incumbent parliamentarian Idriss Chitibi in Sefrou, while Yassine Jawhar will contest in Northern Fez, and Banasir Ahrar has been endorsed in Ifrane. The Taza district will see the candidacy of Mohamed Agtio, while Omar Ben Satt has been put forward for the Hajeb district, and Khalid Al-Zuhair will run in the Taounate constituency.
For the Casablanca-Settat region, the candidate list includes Ahmed Al-Mahdi Mazwari in Mohammedia, Aisha Al-Klaa in Nouaceur, and Latifa Al-Sharif in Anfa. In the Berrechid district, Mohammed Bouamri has been endorsed, alongside Moulay Al-Mahdi Al-Fatimi in the El Jadida constituency, and Said Al-Namli in Settat. Other candidates include Mohammed Abu Al-Faraj in Sidi Benour, Marwan Al-Rashidi in Hay Mohammadi, Marwan Amama in Hay Al-Hosni, and Abdul Latif Al-Mustakafi in Sidi Othman, with Mohammed Nkouati representing Ben M'sik Sebata, Anis Mahfoud in Al-Fida Merces Sultan, Badr Al-Boushiqi in Ain Chock, and Al-Miloudi Al-Bouziri in Ben Slimane, followed by Zakariya Al-Idrisi in Mediouna and Said Akhardi in Barnoussi.
In the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, the party has nominated Ouyicha Zulfy in Tan-Tan and Mahmoud Abba in Assa-Zag, while in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, the candidates include Amin Al-Bakkali in Chefchaouen, Abdul Haq Amghar in Al Hoceima, Mohamed Al-Hmani in Larache, Abdul Qadir Ben Tahir in Asilah, Hamid Daraq in Tetouan, Abdul Nour Al-Hassanawi in Mdiq, and Rashid Ayad in Wazzan.
In the Marrakesh-Safi region, the party has nominated Mohamed Mlal in Essaouira, Hamid Al-Akrud in Rahamnah, Mohamed Ajdiya in Safi, Moulay Ahmed Al-Toumi in Qalaat Sraghna, Abdul Samad Akdash in Chichaoua, Lahsan Zalmat in Sidi Youssef, Abdul Ghani Kamel in Al-Haouz, Tawfiq Samoud in Menara, Mohamed Al-Akrud in Gueliz, and Abdul Jabbar Mohsin in Youssoufia.
In the Drâa-Tafilalet region, the Socialist Union has endorsed Moulay Al-Mahdi Al-Alawi as the head of the list in Al-Rachidia, Abdul Rahim Shahid in Zagora, Ashraf Al-Hassanawi in Midelt, and Nour Al-Din Oussaid in Tinghir.
In the Eastern region, the party has again nominated Said Baaziz in the Jerada district, alongside Omar Ainane in the Oujda Angad constituency, Mohamed Abrakan in the Nador area, Lahsan Oulkhich in Figuig, Boujemaa Ben Issa in Jerada, and Rabih Enaw in Taourirt.
In the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, the party has endorsed Al-Sharqawi Al-Zanidi as the head of the list in the Fkih Ben Salah district, with Fadel Baras nominated in the Beni Mellal area. Lahsan Ait Aichou has been selected in the Khénifra district, Abdul Ilah Al-Alafi in Khouribga, and Mohamed Chawki in Azilal.
In the Souss-Massa region, the party has put forth Lahsan Biqandar in Inzegan, Rija Masu in Agadir Ida Ou Tanane, Reda Ounjhar in Taroudant South, and Noah A’arab in Tiznit.
Idriss Leshkar, the Secretary-General of the Socialist Union Party, stated during the event that 80% of the candidate lists for the upcoming legislative elections have been finalized. He clarified that while the party has concluded 80% of local constituency nominations, some districts in the southern regions remain undecided.
Leshkar attributed the indecision in southern districts to the prevailing conditions, indicating that this necessitates a cautious approach, requiring an additional ten days to two weeks before finalizing those nominations, with the same reference framework being utilized as the signed records.
Leshkar emphasized that the upcoming phase requires candidates who are not only able to participate in the elections but also possess the necessary competencies to assume responsibilities. He called for individuals who prioritize the concerns of citizens over personal interests, viewing public representation as a service to the nation.
He reiterated that the Union is not seeking merely the most sensational names but rather those capable of genuinely serving the public. He stressed that elected officials from the party should exemplify integrity, efficiency, proximity to citizens, and fidelity to their commitments.
In his address, Leshkar highlighted that the true battle for the unionists is not against political adversaries but rather against poverty, vulnerability, regional disparities, unemployment, and a lack of trust. He stated, "Our mission is to make politics a tool to serve the people and to ensure that development is more equitable and just. The union will remain faithful to its principles, the monarchy, which ensures national stability, and the development project led by His Majesty the King."
As reported by hespress.com.
