Fez Councilor Resigns Amid Controversy
In a surprising turn of events during the October 2026 session of the Fez municipal council, councilor Ali Boumehdi, affiliated with the Democratic Forces Front, entered the meeting room carrying a large bag emblazoned with the phrase "Party of the Bag." This dramatic gesture sparked immediate controversy and unrest among the council members present.
As the session commenced, Boumehdi requested the floor and, while still holding the bag, officially announced his resignation from his position on the municipal council. This bold act was met with outrage from members of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), who interpreted the wording on the bag as a direct affront to their party. In response to what they perceived as a derogatory display, the PAM representatives collectively decided to walk out of the session, further escalating the tension in the room.
The incident triggered a chaotic scene, leading the president of the council to temporarily suspend the proceedings as discussions continued to swirl about the implications of Boumehdi's actions. This event occurred against the backdrop of a recent scandal involving electoral fraud in Tangier, where an individual was apprehended with fake election documents; an incident that resulted in the arrest of several individuals, including the mayor of Tangier, Munir Lemouri, a member of the PAM, who is currently awaiting trial in custody.
This unfolding drama not only highlights the growing political tensions within Fez but also raises significant questions regarding electoral integrity and the conduct of elected officials in Morocco.
As reported by ar.yabiladi.com.
