HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Baraka
In a local political context characterized by an increasing intensity of public debate with the approach of the next elections, Mohamed Zakraoui, the opposing member of the Inzgane council from the Party of Progress and Socialism, released a post on his official Facebook page, in which he expressed his concern about what he described as "skirmishes and suspicious movements" targeting, according to him, the disruption of voices demanding reform within the region.
Zakraoui affirmed that these movements, which he attributes to what he called "the head of the faction" and those who revolve around him, seek to divert the public debate from its natural course, through "promoting free accusations and fabricating fabricated facts," and even indicated that the matter may develop into attempts at physical assault, which he considered a worrying indicator of the political practice slipping towards irresponsible levels. The speaker stressed that this reality will not deter him, along with the rest of the voices demanding reform, from continuing to work within the framework of the law and institutions, highlighting that his speech from the beginning remained "clear and based on defending the principles of transparency and linking responsibility with accountability," which, according to him, are basic cornerstones for restoring confidence in the management of local affairs. Zakraoui explained that the battle he is fighting is not directed against specific individuals, but against "practices that have harmed the image of political work and eroded the citizen's trust," calling for a break with the logic of marginal conflicts and narrow calculations, and focusing on the real issues that concern the population of the region. In this context, he renewed his commitment to continue advocating for the ethicalization of political life and combating corruption and the exploitation of influence, while adhering to respect for institutions and the law, considering that any real reform passes through enhancing transparency and consolidating the rules of good governance. Zakraoui also did not miss the opportunity to emphasize the importance of the upcoming electoral entitlements passing in a fair and transparent atmosphere, away from the influence of corrupt money or pressures or methods of control, stressing that "true democracy is built on credibility, trust, and recourse to the awareness of citizens." These statements come in a sensitive political context that sees the readiness of various actors to enter the upcoming elections, which raises increasing challenges related to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and enhancing the confidence of voters, especially at the local level, where development bets intersect with the constraints of political management. Observers believe that such stances reflect the escalation of the level of political tension in the Inzgane Ait Melloul region, in contrast to the rise in the ceiling of the discourse calling for reform and ethicalization, which makes the next stage open to various scenarios, in light of the intensification of competition and the approach of the electoral decisive date.
