Abdel Hafid Idrissi Bouzidi: The Official Candidate for the Independence Party
Mohamed Zarwali from "Taounate Net" reports that the Independence Party has officially confirmed the identity of its candidate for the Tissa-Taounate district, announcing the endorsement of Abdel Hafid Idrissi Bouzidi to participate in the upcoming legislative elections. This strategic move is intended to reorganize the party's standing in a district of significant political and electoral importance within the Taounate region.
The selection of Idrissi Bouzidi, who serves as the Deputy President of the Taounate commune led by parliament member Abdullah Bouzidi of the Progress and Socialism Party, comes after a series of rapid developments regarding the party's candidacy file in recent weeks. The party found itself compelled to reconsider its choice of candidate multiple times before settling on the current nominee.
Initially, Mohamed Soufan, the head of the rural commune of Zriz, had declined to participate in the election, leading to the selection of Tarek Lachkr, a member of the regional council for Fes-Meknes. However, Lachkr faced challenges in his candidacy due to his name being removed from the electoral lists in Tissa, as indicated by an informed party source.
The nomination of Abdel Hafid Idrissi Bouzidi effectively concludes the ongoing search for a candidate to lead the "scale" list in the Tissa-Taounate district. It simultaneously initiates a new phase for the party as it gears up for the electoral campaign and engages with voters.
Idrissi Bouzidi is recognized for his active presence in local political and communal affairs; he was elected in 2021 as the Deputy President of the Taounate communal council, representing the Independence Party during the term that followed the September 8, 2021 elections.
Through this choice, the Independence Party aims to present a competitive list capable of regaining a strong foothold in the Tissa-Taounate district, particularly as various political parties intensify their competition in preparation for the upcoming legislative elections.
The Tissa-Taounate district holds particular significance on the electoral map of the Taounate region due to its political weight and the diversity of competing forces, making Idrissi Bouzidi's candidacy a true electoral test, especially with the anticipated competition from several names and parties.
In this context, the Independence Party enters the next phase with a candidate whose selection has finally been confirmed. The upcoming election campaign will reveal Abdel Hafid Idrissi Bouzidi's ability to transform this endorsement into electoral presence and results that bolster the position of the "scale" in the Tissa-Taounate district.
Tarek Lachkr expressed via social media, "After holding high hopes for participating in the upcoming legislative elections, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to run due to my registration status in the electoral lists, following my transfer from Tissa to Fes without being registered in the electoral lists in Fes, which disqualified me from meeting the legal criteria for candidacy. I state this today with clarity and responsibility: while one may be barred from participating in an election, one cannot be prevented from serving the people and fulfilling their needs.
From this platform, I extend my sincere gratitude to all the residents of the Tissa-Taounate district and everyone who supported me, placed their trust in me, and expressed their backing. Your trust has been an honor and a responsibility for me, and it will remain a badge of honor.
Today, with conviction and responsibility, I urge all who trusted and supported me to back my brother Abdel Hafid Idrissi Bouzidi, the Independence Party candidate, for his seriousness and commitment, as well as my belief in his ability to shoulder responsibilities and advocate for the issues of the community and serve the public good.
I make it clear: I will stand by him, and I will continue to work energetically and responsibly alongside him, for the real battle is not one between individuals but a battle for the dignity of citizens, the development of the region, and conveying the voices of its residents.
Your trust has never been tied to a candidacy paper, nor will it end with the conclusion of an electoral event. Our relationship is greater than that; what unites us is belonging, loyalty, responsibility, and serving the public good.
Tissa-Taounate deserves someone who will sincerely defend it and prioritize the interests of its residents above all else. From a position of responsibility, I urge you to unite, combine efforts, and place your trust in whom we see fit to carry the responsibility and defend your interests.
Thank you to everyone who believed in me, supported me, and stood by my side. While we may be unable to run for election, we can never fail to fulfill our obligations. Conditions may change, but our conviction to serve the homeland and its people will not.
God is the guardian of success and guidance.
As reported by taounate.net.
