HIBAPRESS – Casablanca
Oussama Barik, known for his presence on Facebook, achieved a surprise in the legislative elections in the Midelt constituency, after he managed to top the results and win a parliamentary seat in the name of the Unity and Democracy Party, owner of the tap symbol, with a large margin over his other competitors.
Barik became famous for posting videos on Facebook in which he addressed a number of issues and events that concern the residents of the region and criticized some local practices. Through his content, he also worked to convey the concerns and problems of the population to public opinion.
This presence on social media was able to accompany Barik during his election campaign, before his participation translated into an electoral result that enabled him to reach the House of Representatives, ahead of a number of political figures who competed in the Midelt constituency.
The victory of the Facebooker Barik did not come as a surprise to his supporters and followers in the region, as his candidacy received great support from the residents of Imlil villages and a number of remote areas of Midelt, who supported him as a voice for them, conveying their suffering through his Facebook page.
