Morocco's Minister of Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, announced that the final results of the legislative elections match the preliminary counts released earlier. The final results, compiled by specialized census committees, show that the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) leads with 97 seats, followed by the National Rally of Independents (RNI) with 66 seats, and the Independence Party with 65 seats.
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) secured 54 seats, while the Popular Movement (MP) and the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) obtained 29 and 26 seats, respectively. The Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) garnered 19 seats, and the Constitutional Union (UC) and the Social Democratic Movement (MSD) secured 17 and 8 seats, respectively. The Leftist Alliance and the Democratic and Social Movement also obtained 8 seats each.
The final results also show that the Democratic Forces Front (FFD) and the Equity Party each secured 2 seats. Other parties, including the New Democrats Party and the Unity and Democracy Party, obtained 1 seat each. According to Laftit, the final results were compiled after specialized census committees completed their tasks, with no changes recorded compared to the preliminary counts.
Laftit emphasized that the electoral process was conducted in a transparent and fair manner, with all parties having the opportunity to participate and contest the results. The Minister of Interior also highlighted that the law allows candidates to request access to voting and census documents, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
Under Moroccan law, candidates can request access to voting and census documents within eight days of the documents' release. This provision aims to ensure transparency and allow candidates to verify the accuracy of the results. The law also allows candidates who contest their election results to access and obtain copies of the electoral documents.
The release of the final results marks the conclusion of the legislative election process in Morocco. The elections were held to determine the composition of the country's parliament, with various parties competing for seats. The final results will likely shape the country's future policies and governance.
The Moroccan government's commitment to transparency and fairness in the electoral process has been emphasized through the release of the final results. The country's democratic institutions and processes continue to evolve, with efforts to ensure the integrity and accountability of the electoral process.
Key points
- The final legislative election results in Morocco confirm the preliminary counts, with the Authenticity and Modernity Party leading with 97 seats.
- The National Rally of Independents and the Independence Party secured 66 and 65 seats, respectively.
- The Moroccan government emphasizes transparency and fairness in the electoral process, allowing candidates to access voting and census documents.
