In a shocking move, Mohamed Oudahni, the representative of the Popular Movement party in the Sidi Ifni constituency, has withdrawn from the ongoing election campaign. Oudahni announced his withdrawal on social media, citing betrayal by his party and insufficient funds to continue his campaign. He expressed his gratitude to the people of Sidi Ifni and his supporters but urged voters not to vote for him.
According to Oudahni, he received only 3 million centimes (approximately $330 USD) from his party for his campaign, which he claims is insufficient to cover the costs of running a campaign in a rural constituency with 19 municipalities and around 270 polling stations. He stated that this amount is barely enough to cover the costs of opening campaign offices, organizing rallies, and distributing leaflets.
Oudahni accused his party of allocating funds to other candidates while neglecting his own campaign. He claimed that the party asked him to provide representatives at polling stations, which would require significant expenses. Oudahni estimated that covering only half of the polling stations would cost around 4.5 million dirhams ($500,000 USD). He questioned how his party expected him to run a successful campaign with such limited funds.
Oudahni's decision to withdraw from the campaign has sparked controversy, with many questioning the party's motives. He accused the party of "betrayal" and "media, political, and financial siege." Oudahni's withdrawal has raised concerns about the fairness of the electoral process in Morocco, particularly in rural areas.
This is not Oudahni's first public statement on the issue. On September 21, he published another post criticizing the party's media coverage. He questioned the allocation of media time to the Popular Movement party, claiming that they received 21 minutes of airtime while he received none. Oudahni accused the party of monopolizing media attention and denying him a fair platform to present his campaign.
Oudahni's allegations have sparked a heated debate about the role of money and media in Moroccan politics. His withdrawal from the campaign has raised questions about the effectiveness of the electoral system in Morocco and the challenges faced by candidates in rural areas. The incident has also highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
The implications of Oudahni's withdrawal are still unclear, but it is evident that the incident has sparked a significant controversy in Moroccan politics. The Popular Movement party has yet to respond to Oudahni's allegations, and it remains to be seen how this incident will affect the outcome of the election in the Sidi Ifni constituency.
Key points
- Moroccan politician Mohamed Oudahni withdraws from election campaign citing party betrayal and insufficient funds.
- Oudahni claims he received only 3 million centimes for his campaign, which is insufficient to cover costs.
- The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the fairness of the electoral process in Morocco.
