Political Maneuvering in Morocco: The Muslim Brotherhood's Tactics
In a notable departure from established political norms and protocols in Morocco, Abdelilah Benkirane, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (the Moroccan branch of the Muslim Brotherhood), has continued his trend of political opportunism by attempting to involve the monarchy in ongoing social crises and electoral disputes. This approach notably sidesteps the direct responsibilities and powers of the government and the executive authority.
During a recent address streamed on his party's official page, Benkirane revealed that he had submitted a direct request to King Mohammed VI to investigate the mass migration of youth to the city of Ceuta on July 30th. He boasted of still awaiting a response from the king, a statement that many interpreted as a blatant disregard for the decorum of political discourse and a profound disrespect towards the royal institution.
Observers suggest that Benkirane is intentionally neglecting constitutional accountability channels and the responsible state entities, represented by the executive authority and institutional bodies. Instead, he opts to invoke the king's name in the midst of pressing crises and issues surrounding illegal immigration, aiming to divert attention and garner sympathy from the Moroccan public as political elections approach.
Furthermore, Benkirane has leveraged this incident to cast doubt on the state's performance, attributing the migration events to what he describes as a "loss of trust due to a deadlock in opportunities." He exploits social issues such as education, employment, and the bar exam to settle narrow party scores, all while conveniently overlooking the political and historical responsibilities of his previous government, which laid the groundwork for many of the current issues and crises facing the nation.
As reported by hafryat.com.
