Qorouri: Elections reinforce leadership rotation

Dr. Buthaina Qarouri, an independent researcher and election observer, analyzed the recent Moroccan elections results, explaining that the political landscape did not undergo radical changes but rather solidified a pattern of alternation within continuity. She confirmed that the structure of political parties and their alliances remained stable, influenced by factors such as the new electoral law, disparities between urban and rural voting, the impact of money, and influential networks. She pointed out that urban participation was low, with voting in cities tending to reflect protest actions, whereas there was strong turnout in rural areas which determined the electoral landscape, where voting is often pre-arranged based on kinship and loyalties. Qarouri also criticized the use of the new electoral quotient based on the number of registered voters, considering it illogical and a factor reducing the legitimacy of representation. She noted that pre-election manipulation in the distribution of seats was especially evident in rural areas. Furthermore, she highlighted that field violations reveal widespread use of electoral money and a lack of effective oversight over campaign funding, threatening the integrity of the democratic process.

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