HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zerriouh
The streets of the city of Nador have recently turned into an open space for protest and satire, after a number of the city's residents chose to take photos next to accumulated piles of garbage. Those who took the photos said it was a form of "solidarity with the garbage," a satirical message reflecting the extent of dissatisfaction with the situation in several of the city's most important streets.
The photos that spread on social media were not just fleeting snapshots but carried clear critical messages. The foul odors and waste debris have become present at numerous points, prompting citizens to question the reasons for the continuation of this situation and who bears the responsibility for finding practical and effective solutions to the cleanliness problem.
Amidst this controversy, the debate about the feasibility of establishing the Group of Municipalities in Nador has returned to the forefront, especially in light of increasing questions about its ability to manage the cleanliness file in the way the residents of the province expect. This comes at a time when criticism related to the reality of waste collection and its spread in several axes and streets is widening.
The Nador municipality has also not been spared from criticism. Citizens are raising questions about the nature of the roles the municipality is supposed to play in confronting this situation, and whether the current mechanisms are sufficient to deal with the cleanliness problem and limit its impact on the city's image and the quality of daily life for residents.
In the context of escalating criticism, local voices have called on Halim Foutat, the president of the Group of Municipalities in Nador, to resign, considering that the continuation of the current situation requires bearing political and administrative responsibility. These stances remain within the framework of public debate and the criticisms directed by some citizens and local actors.
This controversy coincided with the legislative elections entering the candidacy phase, which has brought back to the forefront the question of the administrative record of elected officials who aspire to move from managing local affairs to representing citizens in Parliament. Critics believe that the evaluation of a political official should not be separated from how they have managed the responsibilities they previously held.
Between the photos of citizens "showing solidarity with the garbage" and the calls for responsibility, it appears that the cleanliness issue in Nador has gone beyond accumulated waste to become a title for a broader discussion about local governance and management efficiency, pending clarification from the concerned authorities to the public regarding the reasons for the current situation and the measures taken to address it.
