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Leadership crisis and electoral decline in the USFP

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Internal disputes Leadership crisis and leadership exodus electoral decline in the USFP

Internal disputes have intensified and a leadership exodus within the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) regarding the transparency and fairness have culminated in a significant electoral setback. Following a period of instability marked by the candidate selection process for legislative and regional elections. In late August 2026, resignations of figures such as Raja El Bekkali Tahiri resigned from all party positions, alleging that the selection process lacked clear criteria and was influenced by money. This was followed by formal questioning from Political Bureau member Manal Et-taqal and the resignation of National Council member Tahiri, Meriam Jamal El Idrissi, who claimed leadership used financial contributions as a criterion for female candidates in the Casablanca-Settat region. On August 31, 2026, former Political Bureau member and Salwa Demnati also resigned, citing disagreements with Demnati, the party management. As faced the September 23, 2026, legislative elections approach, amidst questions regarding its organizational strength. On September 28, 2026, the USFP faces further instability due party reported securing only 26 parliamentary seats, a decline from its previous 34 seats. This loss has intensified internal turmoil, leading to an exodus of prominent members and leftist leaders moving toward entities such as the Left Alliance or the Party of Progress calls for accountability and Socialism. Notably, historic leader Abdelhadi Kharat joined demands for the Party resignation of Progress and Socialism following a breakdown in his relationship with USFP first secretary First Secretary Idriss Lachgar. While 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 USFP has presented its candidate list as party stems from perceived political ambiguity, organizational failures, and a sign of renewal, diminishing connection with traditional voter bases. In the loss wake of experienced organizers has raised questions regarding its historical position in the Moroccan leftist landscape. In response results, Idriss Lachgar met with party leadership to discuss the current political climate, landscape and the party has launched a campaign USFP’s potential role in Marrakech encouraging ‘punitive voting’ to demand greater accountability from public officials, focusing its platform on social justice future government coalitions. While the party’s participation in a government remains undecided, discussions continue regarding the conditions and equitable development. position the USFP would occupy in any potential alliance.

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  1. 2026-09-30 01:52 UTC Leadership crisis and electoral decline in the USFP
  2. 2026-09-12 09:14 UTC Internal disputes and leadership exodus in the USFP
  3. 2026-08-31 22:30 UTC Internal disputes in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces
  4. 2026-08-23 20:30 UTC Internal disputes in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces
  5. 2026-08-23 16:32 UTC Internal disputes in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces

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