HIBAPRESS – Casablanca
The backstage of the political scene in Casablanca is witnessing notable activity as the electoral deadlines approach, amid increasing talk of competition between the Istiqlal and Authenticity and Modernity parties to attract parliamentarian Abdelhak Shafiq to run under the colors of one of them.
Shafiq, the parliamentarian for the Ain Chok district, is one of the names that has accumulated a remarkable electoral presence in the region, having previously won the parliamentary seat more than once, relying on a different party color in each election, which makes him the focus of attention of a number of parties seeking to strengthen their positions. The circulating data indicates that there are consultations and contacts behind the scenes between the two parties in order to convince the person concerned to carry their colors during the upcoming elections, at a time when the decisive decision remains in the hands of Shafiq, who is accustomed to moving according to precise electoral calculations that ensure him to maintain his position within the local political map.
