The National Rally of Independents (RNI) is set to contest the upcoming legislative elections in Morocco, scheduled for September 23, with a new electoral program that carries the slogan "Dignity and Opportunities for All". The program was unveiled by RNI leader, Mohamed Choukri, in the city of Tetouan. Choukri stated that the party is entering the elections with a commendable government record and a new program that aims to promote social and economic development.
According to Choukri, the new electoral program is the result of a series of communication rounds that allowed the party to engage with citizens and understand their concerns and expectations. The program is based on field observations and is characterized by its realism and feasibility, with a focus on social and economic priorities that aim to promote dignity and job opportunities.
The RNI leader emphasized that the party's program focuses on providing opportunities for young people, promoting economic development, and improving social services. The program also aims to continue the development and social projects initiated by the government during its previous term. Choukri highlighted the party's achievements in various sectors, including education, employment, and healthcare.
In the education sector, Choukri noted that the "Schools of Excellence" initiative is set to be generalized in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, with over 1,000 teachers employed in the region. Regarding employment, he stated that over 2,000 companies have been created in the region, emphasizing that supporting investment and entrepreneurship is a key approach to promoting job opportunities.
Choukri also highlighted the progress made in the social protection and healthcare sectors. He noted that the number of beneficiaries of health coverage has increased from around 9 million to over 32 million, with 10 million people exempt from paying any financial contributions. In the healthcare sector, he mentioned the creation and opening of 36 large and medium-sized hospitals, with 50 other healthcare institutions under construction.
The RNI leader also discussed the party's social and sectoral support programs, noting that four million citizens benefit from direct social support on a monthly basis. He also highlighted measures taken to support farmers, transport professionals, and the tourism sector. Additionally, Choukri emphasized the party's commitment to improving wages and pensions, including increasing the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams and reassessing pension benefits.
The electoral program was presented during a regional meeting in Tetouan, which was attended by several high-ranking party officials, including former RNI president, Aziz Akhannouch. The meeting also saw the presentation of the party's candidates for the legislative elections in the region. Key figures present at the meeting included Rashid Talbi Alami, a candidate for the Tetouan constituency, and Abdelouahed Boulaich, a candidate for the Tangier-Assilah constituency.
Key points
- The National Rally of Independents (RNI) has unveiled a new electoral program ahead of the upcoming legislative elections in Morocco.
- The program focuses on promoting social and economic development, with a emphasis on providing opportunities for young people and improving social services.
- The party aims to increase the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams and reassess pension benefits as part of its electoral program.
