Allegations of Nepotism and Mismanagement in Fes
On September 8, 2026, the lists of temporary workers circulated widely on social media, sparking significant debate regarding the criteria for obtaining 'rehabilitation' cards within the six districts of the Fes municipality. Concerns have been raised about the presence of names linked to familial or political ties with various elected officials belonging to the ruling majority, which has led to questions about the fairness and transparency of the selection process.
According to the information reviewed, the lists reveal that certain beneficiaries are engaged in professional and commercial activities while simultaneously receiving salaries as temporary workers. Among those mentioned are owners of car wash services and snack shops, as well as individuals employed by private companies, journalists, and others with close relationships to several elected representatives. This raises serious questions about the legitimacy of their dual roles and whether they are genuinely fulfilling their responsibilities as temporary workers.
Moreover, these patterns emerge across multiple districts, highlighting names that bear familial ties to local elected officials. Particularly notable are individuals listed in the Zawiya district, where connections to members of the municipal council were identified, including the son of one of Fes’ deputy mayors and other beneficiaries sharing the same last name as council members.
Similarly, in the Merinid district, the list comprises names that match those of several elected officials, including a temporary employee who shares the same surname as the district president and another who has a similar name to one of his deputies. The presence of these names raises questions about whether these individuals are genuinely engaged in the tasks related to temporary employment, especially when some are reportedly involved in other professions and activities.
These observations extend to the other districts of Saiss, Agdal, Jnan Al-Ward, and Fes City, where names associated with several elected officials, as well as those linked to political factions within the ruling majority, have been identified. This includes individuals affiliated with youth and women’s sectors of various political parties, underscoring the political implications of these findings.
The emergence of this information has reignited discussions regarding the management of temporary workers in Fes municipality. Civil and political entities have called for an urgent investigation to ascertain whether the conditions and criteria for benefiting from these positions have been adhered to, and to verify if the beneficiaries are genuinely performing the assigned tasks. Furthermore, there is a demand for transparency regarding the selection process for the rehabilitation cards, including identifying the entities managing this operation. Responsibility should be assigned in the event that any audit or investigation reveals irregularities or exploitation of municipal financial resources for political or electoral purposes.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
