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Leadership crisis and electoral decline in the USFP

Overview

Internal disputes and a leadership exodus within the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) have culminated in a significant electoral setback. Following a period of instability marked by the resignations of figures such as Raja El Bekkali Tahiri, Meriam Jamal El Idrissi, and Salwa Demnati, the party faced the September 23, 2026, legislative elections amidst questions regarding its organizational strength.

On September 28, 2026, the party reported securing only 26 parliamentary seats, a decline from its previous 34 seats. This loss has intensified internal turmoil, leading to calls for accountability and demands for the resignation of First Secretary Idriss Lachgar. Some leaders, including Mohamed El Arch, have reportedly called for Lachgar to step down, while internal factions are pushing for an extraordinary national congress to establish new leadership.

Dissatisfaction within the party stems from perceived political ambiguity, organizational failures, and a diminishing connection with traditional voter bases. In the wake of the results, Idriss Lachgar met with party leadership to discuss the political landscape and the USFP’s potential role in future government coalitions. While the party’s participation in a government remains undecided, discussions continue regarding the conditions and position the USFP would occupy in any potential alliance.

Entities

Socialist Union of Popular Forces · Idriss Lachgar · Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires · Morocco · Meriam Jamal El Idrissi

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires faces leadership crisis after election setback

    The Moroccan Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires faces leadership challenges and calls for resignation following a decline in parliamentary seats during the recent elections.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Socialist Union of Popular Forces faces challenges ahead of Moroccan elections

    Morocco’s Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) faces leadership departures and internal shifts ahead of the September 23 elections, while calling for voter accountability and social justice.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Salwa Demnati resigns from Socialist Union of Popular Forces

    Salwa Demnati, a former political bureau member, has resigned from Morocco's Socialist Union of Popular Forces, citing disagreements with the party's organizational and political practices.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Socialist Union of Popular Forces leader questions candidate selection criteria

    A Socialist Union of Popular Forces leader has challenged party head Idriss Lachgar, questioning if financial contributions are being prioritized over merit in the selection of female political candidates.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires expels member over nomination disputes

    Lawyer and USFP member Meriam Jamal El Idrissi has resigned and been expelled following allegations that the Moroccan party used large financial contributions to select female legislative candidates.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Socialist Union of Popular Forces leader resigns over endorsement disputes

    Raja El Bekkali Tahiri resigned from the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, protesting the exclusion of women and a lack of transparency in the selection of candidates for upcoming legislative elections.

Sources

achkayen.com · africazine.com · akhbarona.com · al3omk.com · alyaoum24.com · alyaoum7.ma · assafir24.ma · casaoui.ma · hnews.ma · lemaroc360.com · oujda7.ma

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