The Moroccan Interior Ministry announced that the final results of the legislative elections, held on Thursday, match the preliminary counts released earlier. According to the ministry, the final tally shows that the Authenticity and Modernity Party secured 97 seats. This was followed by the National Rally of Independents with 66 seats and the Independence Party with 65 seats.
The ministry stated that the counting committees, led by judges, completed the process of counting votes and announcing the results for the election of members of the House of Representatives. The committees also prepared reports and deposited copies with the Constitutional Court, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. The final results include all local and regional electoral districts.
The Justice and Development Party secured 54 seats, while the Popular Movement and the Socialist Forces Union obtained 29 and 26 seats, respectively. Other parties, including the Progress and Socialism Party, the Constitutional Union, and the Social Democratic Movement, secured between 19 and 8 seats. The final results were made public after completing all counting operations and depositing reports in accordance with legal procedures.
The Interior Ministry's announcement comes after the voting process, which saw 28 parties competing for 395 seats. The elections took place across various districts in Morocco, with citizens exercising their right to vote. The ministry's statement assured that the electoral process was conducted fairly and transparently.
According to Moroccan law, each candidate has the right to review voting and counting reports for eight days after they are deposited. This allows for any potential disputes or irregularities to be addressed. The law also provides for candidates to obtain a copy of the reports if their election is contested.
The legislative elections in Morocco are a significant event in the country's democratic process. The elections determine the composition of the House of Representatives, which plays a crucial role in shaping the country's laws and policies. The results will likely have an impact on Morocco's future development and its relations with other countries.
Morocco's legislative elections have been closely watched by local and international observers. The country's commitment to democratic processes and transparent elections has been praised by many. The final results, which match the preliminary counts, confirm the integrity of the electoral process.
Key points
- The final results of Morocco's legislative elections show that the Authenticity and Modernity Party secured 97 seats, followed by the National Rally of Independents with 66 seats.
- The elections saw 28 parties competing for 395 seats across various districts in Morocco.
- The Interior Ministry confirmed that the final results match the preliminary counts, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
