USFP Kicks Off Election Campaign in Agadir
In an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm, marked by discipline and a strong sense of responsibility, the United Socialist Party (USFP) officially launched its electoral campaign for the upcoming legislative elections on the evening of Sunday, September 13, 2026. The event took place in the heart of the Bouargane neighborhood (Hay Lirak) in Agadir, where participants rallied around the central campaign slogan: "Dignity, Equity, Justice." This slogan encapsulates the party's commitment to conducting a clean electoral campaign rooted in direct contact and grassroots work with citizens. The primary objective is to persuade voters to make a responsible democratic choice while highlighting the party's historical achievements and concrete accomplishments.
Historical Contributions and Current Challenges
Speeches delivered by provincial and regional leaders, along with the party's candidates, underscored the significant role that the USFP has historically played in transforming several informal neighborhoods in Agadir into organized urban spaces that meet the standards of a major city. This transformation occurred during the nearly four decades when the party managed the municipality's affairs. The local memory of Agadir’s residents recalls the efforts made by the Rose Party to develop vital neighborhoods such as Al Massira, Al Qods, Dakhla, and Essalam, as well as to convert areas like Bensergao and Tikiouine into well-equipped residential hubs, thus creating conditions conducive to a dignified life and featuring organized markets.
The campaign launch was attended by numerous local party leaders, including regional coordinator Jaouad Faraji, provincial secretary Mohamed Laassiri, local list head Raja Missou, regional list head Fadoua Rajouani, and activist Abdelrazak Mouissat. These speakers reiterated the party's commitment to defending the interests of local residents and implementing the 20 fundamental commitments outlined in its electoral program within elected institutions. Furthermore, they seized this opportunity to highlight the fragile development conditions in the twelve rural municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Agadir Ida-Outanane prefecture.
The USFP expressed strong criticism of the current governmental coalition, asserting that certain policies have perpetuated marginalization and exclusion in rural areas. Speakers pointed out issues such as school dropout rates, scarcity of potable water, inadequate road infrastructure, and weak basic health services, all of which persist despite the changing majority parties managing local affairs in these territories. The significant public mobilization reflected the unity of USFP activists from various generations, ranging from the pioneers of political action since the 1980s to the new generations of youth and women. This mobilization aimed to illustrate the continuity of the Rose Party's commitment from one generation to the next, emphasizing its political and activist presence in the capital of Souss.
As reported by libe.ma.
