Is Akhannouch Retiring?
There is a significant issue today in the media discourse regarding certain statements from the Prime Minister and specific political parties.
What the National Rally of Independents recently stated about not extending Aziz Akhannouch’s term as party leader is, in fact, a wise political decision, and truly is the norm! Akhannouch’s choice to avoid following in the footsteps of some other party leaders, such as Abdelilah Benkirane or Nabil Benabdallah, reflects his political acumen and the responsibility of leadership.
According to sources from Express TV, the upcoming conference will take place next month to elect new leadership for the National Rally of Independents in accordance with the party’s statutes. However, Akhannouch’s political and governmental responsibilities will continue until he hands over the reins of the government to his successor.
In other words, Akhannouch will not disappear from the political scene or from the party office; he will remain an influential figure while respecting institutional and democratic sequences.
As for discussions about the “end of political work” or “retirement from elections,” this is a topic that no outlet or journalist can announce at this time. Withdrawal or retirement is not a decision to be declared before completing the assigned tasks, and it is inappropriate to disclose it before the president fully faces his responsibilities.
Moreover, it is essential to highlight what Akhannouch said in his last interview with 2M: “What His Majesty decides, we are with him.”
Let’s assume that the National Rally of Independents wins the upcoming elections; this would mean that the final decision regarding the position and the selection of Akhannouch or another candidate from the winning party rests with the king, which is a normal practice within the Moroccan political system and reflects institutional wisdom.
In brief, what is sometimes circulated in the media about “withdrawal” or “retirement from political work” is mere speculation, and the reality necessitates a careful reading, far from rumors.
