The Moroccan police have detained the Mayor of Tangier, Monir Limoori, upon his return from an international trip at Ibn Battuta Airport. His arrest is reportedly linked to allegations of electoral fraud surrounding the recent elections in the region. This incident has garnered significant attention from both local media and the public, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process in Morocco.
According to Moroccan news outlets, Limoori was apprehended on Monday morning as he disembarked from a flight that arrived from Malaga, Spain. His arrest was executed based on a national warrant issued amid ongoing investigations by the Tangier police into what has been termed the "electoral papers scandal" that occurred at the Al-Quds School in the Kasabarta neighborhood.
The Ministry of the Interior had previously announced that, following the irregularities identified during the voting process at two polling stations during the legislative elections on September 23, 2026, a central inspection team was dispatched to investigate the matter thoroughly. The ministry emphasized its commitment to determining the facts and will take appropriate administrative actions based on the investigation's findings.
In a statement regarding these developments, the winning party in the elections, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), to which the detained mayor belongs, expressed its support for a serious and responsible inquiry into the events at the polling stations in Tangier-Assilah. The party reiterated its dedication to transparency and accountability, indicating that it would act decisively against any members implicated in the ongoing judicial and administrative investigations.
This arrest highlights the continuing challenges faced by Morocco in ensuring free and fair elections, and the government's resolve to address any misconduct to uphold the democratic process. The situation remains fluid as the investigation unfolds, and further developments are awaited.
As reported by france24.com.
