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Fouzi Lekjaa joins Authenticity and Modernity Party ahead of Moroccan elections
Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s minister delegate for the budget and president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has officially joined the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM). His entry into partisan politics has sparked significant debate ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 23.
Lekjaa has begun field mobilization in the Souss-Massa region, visiting Agadir and Tiznit to meet with local officials and supporters. His presence in these areas, which are traditional strongholds for the National Rally of Independents (RNI) led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, signals increasing competition between members of the government majority.
The timing of Lekjaa’s political move is considered highly significant, as the next administration will oversee massive infrastructure investments for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Observers note that his transition from a high-level administrator to a political figure reflects a shift toward valuing managerial competence and national prestige in Moroccan leadership.
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Authenticity and Modernity Party · Aziz Akhannouch · Fouzi Lekjaa · Morocco · Royal Moroccan Football Federation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Morocco will cohost the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. www.aljazeera.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [DISPUTED] Fouzi Lekjaa serves as the minister delegate for the budget and the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). www.aljazeera.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Under the 2011 Constitution, Moroccan citizens have the right to join any political party. www.aljazeera.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fouzi Lekjaa joined the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) less than three months before the September 23 parliamentary elections. www.aljazeera.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · jamaicainquirer.com