Justice and Development Party's street comeback
The article indicates that the Moroccan Justice and Development Party, after a significant defeat in the 2021 elections, where it collapsed from 125 to 13 seats, was able to make a strong comeback and achieve a historic victory in the 2026 elections. It increased its seats to 54 out of 207, marking a major success and a surprising return to the national political scene. This revival was led by the party's leader, Abdel Elah Benkirane, who adopted a strategy of regaining trust through a direct speech, using Darija (Moroccan dialect), and sending messages close to the people's sentiments. He also benefited from the decline of the previous government's performance, as voters punished the former Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's party, which dropped from 102 to 66 seats. The party's leadership announced early its intention to remain in opposition, preferring to preserve its identity and principles, while leveraging its watchdog position to scrutinize the upcoming government. This stance strengthened its political standing, its image of respect, and the trust of the public, despite not participating in the upcoming government. These results thus represent a major victory, reflecting the party's ability to reorganize itself and return strongly after its significant loss, relying on rhetorical and political strategies aimed at the electorate. It confirms that the party's victory in securing its new seats carries a political influence greater than any number of seats in direct power.
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