# Istiqlal Party political and organizational activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istiqlal-party-political-and-organizational-activities > Updated: 2026-09-10T20:18:48.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 6. The Istiqlal Party has engaged in both internal political maneuvering and regional organizational expansion in Morocco. In the Nador region, the party faced internal friction following the selection of Mohamadi Touhtouh as its legislative election candidate. Touhtouh, a former member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), resigned from the Bouarek communal council to address legal concerns regarding political migration. His endorsement caused controversy among approximately 50 party members who had petitioned for Said Toumi, the president of the Ouled Stout commune. Toumi expressed disappointment following a meeting with Secretary-General Nizar Baraka, stating he believed the outcome would have favored his candidacy. Concurrently, Secretary-General Nizar Baraka has focused on strengthening the party’s infrastructure in the southern provinces. He inaugurated new regional inspection headquarters in the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region, covering Oued Ed-Dahab and Aousserd. As the 2026 legislative elections approach, the party has faced increased internal instability due to disputes over electoral endorsements. This has triggered a wave of resignations among party leaders, including Mohammed Rabie El Khanchouf and Member of Parliament Abderrahim Bouaïda, who criticized the selection criteria regarding Charaf Eddine Mohammed El Mostafa. In response to the upcoming elections, Baraka has transitioned toward active campaigning. He officially launched the party’s election campaign in the Larache Province, beginning in the commune of Beni Arous. Alongside list deputy Abdelalam El Hanna, Baraka has focused on the needs of rural and mountainous areas, emphasizing infrastructure, healthcare, rural roads, and employment for youth and farmers. The party’s platform aims to achieve territorial justice by connecting mountainous regions to provincial centers through executable development programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Nizar Baraka launches Istiqlal Party election campaign in Beni Arous Istiqlal Party leader Nizar Baraka launched the party's election campaign in Beni Arous, focusing on rural development and infrastructure in Morocco's Larache Province. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nizar-baraka-launches-istiqlal-party-election-campaign-in-beni-arous ### 2026-08-28: Istiqlal Party leader Nizar Baraka finalizes Larache election list Istiqlal Party leader Nizar Baraka has finalized the Larache legislative election list, naming Abdelalam El Hana as the second candidate while calling for party mobilization and integrated regional development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istiqlal-party-leader-nizar-baraka-finalizes-larache-election-list ### 2026-08-22: Abderrahim Bouaïda resigns from Istiqlal Party and Parliament MP Abderrahim Bouaïda has resigned from Morocco's Istiqlal Party and Parliament after being denied electoral endorsement in Guelmim, citing a refusal to compromise his political principles. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abderrahim-bouaida-resigns-from-istiqlal-party-and-parliament ### 2026-08-21: Istiqlal Party faces internal crisis amid election endorsement disputes Morocco's Istiqlal Party faces internal turmoil and a wave of resignations, including MP Abderrahim Bouaida, due to disputes over electoral endorsements ahead of the 2026 legislative elections. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istiqlal-party-faces-internal-crisis-amid-election-endorsement-disputes ### 2026-08-16: Istiqlal Party leader inaugurates new regional offices in Oued Ed-Dahab Istiqlal Party Secretary-General Nizar Baraka inaugurated new regional headquarters in Oued Ed-Dahab and Aousserd to strengthen the party's local presence and organizational capacity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istiqlal-party-leader-inaugurates-new-regional-offices-in-oued-ed-dahab ### 2026-08-13: Istiqlal Party endorsement in Nador sparks internal controversy The Istiqlal Party's decision to endorse Mohamadi Touhtouh, a former RNI member, for elections in Nador has caused internal dissent and prompted Touhtouh to resign from his local council seat. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istiqlal-party-endorsement-in-nador-sparks-internal-controversy --- Cite as: Istiqlal Party political and organizational activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/istiqlal-party-political-and-organizational-activities