In a significant organizational move reflecting its commitment to early grassroots mobilization, Mohamed Schouki, the President of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), announced the official list of candidates representing the "Hummingbird" party for the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. This announcement was made during a dedicated organizational meeting aimed at finalizing nominations across various electoral districts throughout the Kingdom. The candidates’ list successfully blends the reaffirmation of trust in prominent party figures, including established parliamentary and ministerial faces, while also introducing fresh talent to enhance the party's local presence.
According to the disclosed information, the RNI's candidate map is distributed across the 12 regions of the Kingdom as follows:
Candidate Highlights by Region
1. **Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region**
The party is banking on influential names, including:
- Tetouan: Rachid Talbi Alami
- Larache: Mohamed Simou
- Ouezzane: Ahmed Bouari (Minister of Agriculture)
- Asilah: Abderrahmane Boulaich
- Al Hoceima: Karim Boutahari
- Chefchaouen: Abderrahman Alami
2. **Eastern Region**
The party finalized nominations in five districts while three others remain in progress:
- Berkane: Mohamed Sadiki
- Driouch: Abdallah Boukili
- Taourirt: Tadriss Benjdi
- Figuig: Ridouane Benhamad
- Jerada: Mustafa Toutou
3. **Fez-Meknes Region**
The party has put forth a strong lineup led by the party president in one of the districts:
- Boulemane: Mohamed Schouki
- Southern Fez: Zina Shaheem
- Northern Fez: El Tahami Wazani
- Meknes: Ahmed Tahiri
- Taza: Khalil Sadiki
4. **Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region**
The capital region's nominations are characterized by a mix of local faces and parliamentary veterans:
- Rabat Shala: Alaaeddine Al-Bahrawi
- Rabat Al-Muhit: Taha Al-Jmani
- Salé City: Omar Al-Azraq
- Kenitra: Hatim Ben Raqia
5. **Casablanca-Settat Region**
The party is leveraging its electoral strength in the economic capital and surrounding cities:
- Anfa: Mohamed Chbak
- Ain Sebaa Hay Mohammedi: Hassan Ben Omar
- Mohammedia: Hicham Ait Mena
- Ben M'sik: Tawfiq Kamil
6. **Marrakech-Safi Region**
Notable candidates include:
- Menara: Abderrahmane Chafki
- Gueliz: Faisal Derdari
- Essaouira: Tarek Othmani
- Safí: Rachid Saber
7. **Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region**
Key figures include:
- Beni Mellal: Khalid Mansouri
- Fquih Ben Salah: Salah Hnin
- Azelal Demnat: Rachid Mansouri
8. **Draa-Tafilalet Region**
Prominent candidates are:
- Errachidia: Mouha Qarwi
- Ouarzazate: Youssef Cherif
9. **Souss-Massa Region**
In this historically significant party stronghold, candidates include:
- Agadir Ida Outanane: Zina Idhali
- Inzegane Ait Melloul: Omar Amin
10. **Guelmim-Oued Noun Region**
Key candidates are:
- Sidi Ifni: Mustafa Baytas
- Guelmim: Nadia Bouaida
11. **Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra Region**
Prominent names include:
- Laayoune: Mohamed Ayach
- Smara: Sidi Mohamed Al-Jemani
12. **Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Region**
Key figures are:
- Oued Ed-Dahab: Mubarak Ahmya
- Osird: Mohamed Al-Amin Hormat Allah
