In a significant development from Fes, members of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) have issued a statement expressing their concerns regarding the electoral outcomes achieved by the party in the September 23, 2026 elections. They believe these results are indicative of the current leadership's management approach, prompting calls for an urgent extraordinary national conference.
The statement was released following a meeting held by party members in Fes on October 1, 2026, where they deliberated on the election results and their implications for the party's status and future endeavors. They criticized what they termed the "undemocratic extension of the first secretary's fourth term" as an unsettling precursor to the party's electoral performance. They argued that the unilateral management of the electoral preparation process—coupled with partisan recruitment practices and the handling of regional women’s electoral lists—has negatively impacted the party’s image among voters.
The signatories of the statement attributed the disappointing electoral results and the party's decline in rank and votes to what they described as the "unilateral, undemocratic, and unethical management" by the first secretary. They pointed out the lack of clarity in the party's political line during the concluded legislative term and the hesitance to engage in various legislative and social initiatives.
According to the statement, the Moroccan electorate’s choice to vote for the USFP candidates has effectively positioned the party in the opposition, and the members are urged to honor this position in respect to themselves and the voters. The current leadership has been held accountable for the unsatisfactory results, which the party members feel do not align with their aspirations and the party's historical legacy. They are demanding a self-assessment, an apology, and an immediate call for a national conference to revitalize the party, rather than seeking marginal governmental positions which they deem inadequate given the party's current standing.
Additionally, the USFP members from Fes have called for an extraordinary national conference format that would facilitate the return of energies, competencies, and resources that have left the party, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, due to political or organizational reasons. The statement asserts that the electoral results and the party's decline have stripped the current leadership of all legitimacy, rendering their directives "illegitimate" and non-binding for any party member. They encourage all USFP members to express their discontent through various means to avert the party’s potential demise, cautioning that continued inaction could lead to its extinction.
As reported by al9anat.com.
