HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zerriouh
Mohamed Benjedi, the candidate for the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in the local electoral district of Driouch, announced on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026, the official submission of a challenge to the Constitutional Court in Rabat, targeting the announced results of the elections for members of the House of Representatives. This move aims to review the integrity of the electoral process and the extent to which it adhered to the legal regulations governing it.
Benjedi affirmed that resorting to the constitutional judiciary comes in the context of defending the electoral rights of his list and safeguarding the will of the voters who cast their ballots during this election. He emphasized that ensuring the fairness of elections requires upholding the principles of transparency and equal opportunities among the various competitors, which enhances confidence in institutions and the democratic process.
According to the statement made by the list's candidate, a series of incidents and violations were observed during the election campaign and polling day, which he believes warrant verification and scrutiny. He indicated that the challenge file includes documents, minutes, and observations that he says support the data contained within it, leaving the assessment of their impact on the announced results to the discretion of the Constitutional Court.
Through this step, Benjedi is relying on the judicial process as the legal mechanism for resolving election-related disputes. He confirmed that the announcement of results does not end the responsibility of contestants to defend the integrity of the electoral process, provided they have data that warrants presenting it to the competent judicial authorities, in accordance with current legal provisions.
In conclusion to his statement, the candidate for the Justice and Development Party list in Driouch expressed his confidence in the independence of the constitutional judiciary, affirming his respect for the court's decisions regarding this challenge. He also thanked the voters and team members who contributed to gathering data and preparing the file, emphasizing the continuation of the legal procedure with a spirit of seriousness and responsibility, pending the decision of the competent court.
