HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Baraka
Social media platforms have circulated, in recent hours, a video attributed to an authority agent with the rank of "Moqadem" affiliated with a local community in the Nouaceur region, showing him, according to what is being promoted, receiving sums of money in exchange for overlooking violations related to illegal construction, with talk that suggests encouraging this type of illegal practices.
The clip sparked a wave of controversy and resentment among followers, due to the serious accusations it contains that affect the integrity of an authority agent who is supposed to uphold the law and address all forms of urban laxity, especially in an area that is experiencing increasing pressure in the field of construction. In anticipation of what the investigations of the competent authorities will reveal, no official statement has been issued so far that confirms or denies the validity of what was stated in the circulating video, which makes dealing with this data dependent on the results of the administrative and judicial investigation, in full respect for the presumption of innocence guaranteed by law. Observers believe that this type of case, if proven, requires firmness and decisiveness in arranging responsibilities, due to its direct impact on the credibility of the territorial administration and on the efforts made to combat illegal construction and promote the creation of public facilities. Public and national opinion remains eagerly awaiting what the official investigations will reveal, with a view to illuminating the whole truth and consolidating the principle of linking responsibility with accountability, without prejudice or defamation outside the framework of the law.
