HIBAPRESS – Tetouan
The National Council of the Free Moroccan Party unanimously rejected the resignation of Secretary-General Ishaq Sharia, affirming its commitment to his continued leadership of the party and its organizational and political tasks, following the results achieved by the party during the September 23, 2026 elections.
The party explained, in a statement issued after an extraordinary session of its National Council on Saturday, October 10, held at the party's regional headquarters in the city of Tetouan, that the decision to reject the resignation came after an in-depth discussion about the repercussions of the recent electoral results, taking into consideration the principles of internal democracy, respect for party institutions, and the provisions of the basic law.
The National Council considered that the current political stage requires strengthening organizational cohesion and political clarity, calling on Sharia to continue to bear his full responsibilities at the head of the party, as an elected secretary-general, and to continue defending the party's positions and its political project.
In its assessment of the recent elections, the statement indicated that the party registered, according to what was stated in it, irregularities and electoral practices in a number of constituencies, especially in Tetouan and Tangier. Among these were what it described as the insertion of electoral papers into ballot boxes, the use of money to entice voters and pressure them, in addition to the cancellation of papers considered valid and the manipulation of sorting minutes. The party demanded an investigation by the Public Prosecution and competent authorities to assign responsibilities, affirming its continuation of legal and judicial efforts to challenge the results and the facts that it believes affected the integrity of the electoral process.
On the other hand, the National Council acknowledged the existence of organizational irregularities within the party, including the weakness of some local and regional coordination offices, the failure to attract competent individuals capable of electoral competition, and shortcomings in preparing experienced observers to monitor the sorting processes and protect the party's votes. It stressed the necessity of conducting a comprehensive structural review, reorganizing branches and coordination offices, and engaging with new cadres and militants in preparation for upcoming elections.
The party affirmed, in the same statement, its commitment to its political line and its conservative right-wing project, stressing that the electoral results would not push it to abandon its positions or retreat from engaging in political opposition, criticism, and accountability. It also called on its male and female militants to close ranks, strengthen organizational work, communicate with citizens, and defend their demands related to freedom, dignity, social justice, development, and linking responsibility with accountability.
The statement also included political positions on a number of national and international issues, including the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, the rights of the Palestinian people, and the Kingdom's foreign relations.
