In a move that could stir controversy within the ruling coalition, the Executive Committee of the Independence Party (Hizb al-Istiqlal) has raised concerns about the integrity of political institutions. The party has called for the continuation of efforts to clean up the public and economic life and emphasized the importance of fostering transparency and integrity in economic and commercial dealings. This marks a shift in the party’s tone, as it begins to distance itself from its government allies, particularly the National Rally of Independents (RNI), led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.
With the upcoming elections on the horizon, the Independence Party has intensified its critique of the government’s handling of economic policies, especially regarding the management of subsidies and the rising cost of living. In a series of sharp remarks, party leader Nizar Baraka has criticized the administration for its approach to importing livestock and its lack of support for vulnerable social groups. These statements have caught the attention of political observers, especially given Baraka’s prominent role within the current government coalition.
On the international stage, the Independence Party has lauded the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, pointing to recent affirmations from the United States regarding the legitimacy of Morocco’s claim to its southern territories. The party emphasized that the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty remains the only viable solution to the long-standing regional dispute. Furthermore, the party expressed its commitment to strengthening national unity and bolstering Morocco’s strategic goals in the face of both internal and external challenges.
