HIBAPRESS – Mohammed Zerouih
The ongoing electoral process in the province of Driouch has witnessed a remarkable development following recourse to the judiciary to confront what has been described as violations affecting the integrity of the current legislative elections.
In this context, the representative of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces party submitted a formal complaint to the King's Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Driouch today, demanding urgent intervention to investigate events witnessed in one of the sub-districts of the province.
The details of the incident, according to what the party's representative confirmed, date back to recorded attempts to influence and affect the normal course of the electoral process within a polling station.
The same source explained that these actions constituted an infringement of the regulations governing the process, necessitating immediate recourse to the competent judicial authorities to ascertain the validity of these allegations and take the necessary measures.
The representative of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces added that the polling office concerned in the municipality of Ourdane witnessed an intrusion by unknown individuals who intentionally exerted pressure and attempted to bribe one of the party's accredited observers inside the hall.
He considered that this behavior constitutes a flagrant violation of the secrecy and integrity of the ballot and aims to directly influence the performance of observers in their legally guaranteed duties.
The same source pointed out that the complaint presented to the Public Prosecution includes data and facts that necessitate opening a thorough judicial investigation and a detailed inquiry by the competent authorities.
He stressed that the purpose of this step is to determine responsibilities and hold accountable anyone proven to be involved in disrupting the course of the elections or exerting any form of illegal influence.
A state of anticipation prevails in the local circles of the province, awaiting the outcome of the legal procedures and investigations that may be initiated by the security and judicial services under the supervision of the Public Prosecution.
These developments highlight the intensity of the fierce competition witnessed in the province of Driouch, amidst increasing demands from various parties for the necessity of preserving the will of the voters and protecting the electoral process from any transgressions.
