New Electoral Projects to Strengthen the Democratic Path… El Fattihe Assures: Our Goal is Fair Elections
Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit emphasized during his presentation to the Interior and Territorial Communities Committee of the House of Representatives yesterday that the discussion of electoral law projects represents a pivotal moment in strengthening the Moroccan democratic path, asserting that the state is “only biased towards Morocco” and that its ultimate goal is to organize fair, transparent elections free of any suspicions.
Laftit stated that the administration will remain “equally distant from all political parties,” indicating that the state “will not work with anyone nor will it assist anyone,” a reference to the Interior Ministry’s commitment to ensuring complete neutrality in managing the electoral process. The minister urged various political stakeholders to enter the upcoming experience with a “national spirit,” free from skepticism and preemptive attacks on the results.
The Interior Minister affirmed that political work is a noble endeavor, noting that elected officials and parliamentarians are a fundamental pillar in building constitutional institutions. He stressed the need to protect this group from unfounded accusations, thereby enhancing trust in elected institutions and strengthening their democratic legitimacy.
Laftit explained that the new electoral law projects aim to purify the electoral process and ensure fair political competition, in addition to protecting the democratic path from any forms of unlawful influence over voters’ will.
He pointed out that one of the key elements of electoral reform lies in tightening punitive measures, clarifying that the goal is not to restrict parties or candidates but to protect the voting process from any deviations or attempts to buy votes.
He added that an elected official or parliamentarian facing legal prosecution “must bear their moral responsibility” and take the initiative to resign to maintain the credibility of the institution they belong to.
Laftit praised the proposal from political parties to sign an ethical charter to regulate electoral conduct, considering that adopting such a charter would enhance trust among all stakeholders and fortify the democratic process, especially in light of the challenges facing political life.
The Interior Minister concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the state is keen on ensuring transparent and fair elections, pointing out that the new law projects will provide “actual guarantees for a fair election, in which Morocco is the ultimate winner.”
