HIBAPRESS – Rabat
Mohamed Chouki, head of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) parliamentary group in the House of Representatives, broke his silence regarding what he described as claims and allegations circulated in recent days that affect his person and reputation, announcing his intention to resort to the judiciary against anyone proven to be involved in fabricating, publishing, or re-disseminating them.
Chouki said, in a statement addressed to public opinion, that what is being circulated about him is "baseless," emphasizing that these allegations cannot be treated as facts, and stressed that repeating or expanding their spread does not give them, in his words, any legal validity.
He clarified that re-publishing these allegations and disseminating them through various platforms, media, and by some individuals does not exempt their publishers and disseminators from legal responsibility, according to his statement.
In the same context, Chouki affirmed his respect for freedom of expression and the right to criticism as legally guaranteed rights, but stressed the necessity of exercising them within the framework of respecting the rights, dignity, and reputation of individuals.
He added that since the beginning of these allegations being raised, he chose to exercise restraint and respect institutions, and to avoid engaging in polemics that he considered not conducive to reaching the truth.
Given the continued circulation of what he described as allegations, Chouki announced that he has decided to resort to the judiciary and file complaints against anyone proven to be involved, in any way, in fabricating, publishing, re-disseminating, or attributing these claims to him.
The head of the RNI parliamentary group asserted that he reserves all his rights to pursue the various procedures guaranteed by law to protect his name, reputation, and rights.
In conclusion to his statement, Chouki expressed his confidence in state institutions and the independence of the judiciary, affirming that the competent institutions are the framework through which allegations should be resolved, responsibilities determined, and legal consequences applied.
He also announced that he will refrain from engaging in any debate on the matter, leaving it to the judiciary, in his words, to exercise its competencies within the framework of the rule of law and due respect for institutions.
