Rumors have been circulating in Morocco that Abdellatif Wahbi is set to be appointed as the new Head of Government. However, Wahbi has categorically denied these reports. In a phone call with a local news outlet, Wahbi stated that he had been inundated with calls but was too busy to respond, let alone consider the rumors. The reports emerged just hours before a scheduled announcement.
According to sources, the appointment is expected to take place on Monday, with King Mohammed VI set to appoint a new Head of Government. The sources suggest that the King will exercise his constitutional powers under Article 47 to make the appointment. The move comes after the recent elections, which saw the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerge as the largest party with 97 seats.
The PAM's national coordinator, Nadia Fettah, is believed to be in line for the appointment. If appointed, she would become the first woman to hold the position. The PAM has been seeking to form a government, but negotiations have been ongoing. The party's leader, Saadeddine Othmani, has been serving as Head of Government in a caretaker capacity.
Meanwhile, there have been reports of a significant shake-up in the Royal Armed Forces. According to sources, General Nizar Najjar has been appointed as the new Inspector General of the Armed Forces. The move is seen as part of a broader restructuring effort.
In other news, the Moroccan Veterinary Association has called on the government to pay outstanding debts to private veterinarians. The association has warned that if the debts are not paid, it may take action, including going on strike. The issue has been ongoing for some time, with the association claiming that the government has failed to meet its commitments.
In a separate development, the Mayor of Tangier, Mohamed Bamouss, has been arrested and charged with corruption. The arrest follows an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the management of public funds. The Mayor has been suspended from office pending the outcome of the investigation.
The developments come at a time of significant change in Morocco. The country is seeking to implement a range of reforms, including a new constitution and a major overhaul of the electoral system. The government has also been working to address a range of economic and social challenges, including high unemployment and poverty rates.
Key points
- Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Wahbi denies rumors of being appointed as the new Head of Government.
- The Authenticity and Modernity Party's national coordinator, Nadia Fettah, is believed to be in line for the appointment.
- The Royal Armed Forces have undergone a significant shake-up, with General Nizar Najjar appointed as the new Inspector General.
