The boycott of upcoming elections in Morocco remains an assumed political choice driven by structural disillusionment, according to Jamal Berajaa, secretary-general of the radical left party Annahj Addimocrati. Speaking during an appearance on the Hespress program “La route vers les élections 2026,” Berajaa stated that organized ballots fail to produce expected citizen changes and instead help reproduce structures tied to authoritarianism and exploitation.
Did You Know? Jamal Berajaa appeared as a guest on the Hespress program “La route vers les élections 2026” to outline his party’s comprehensive political perspective on Morocco’s socioeconomic and electoral landscape.
Electoral Boycott and Public Discontent in Morocco
Berajaa argued that the central issue remains the real utility of elections in transforming the actual living conditions of citizens. According to the party leader, a growing portion of the Moroccan population shares this boycott analysis due to previous electoral cycles that repeatedly returned the same situations, individuals, notables, and election merchants. He noted that this trend has intensified alongside worsening economic and social crises.
Public difficulties stem directly from public policy choices rather than an inescapable destiny, Berajaa asserted. He stated that state policies have weakened essential public services across health, education, and employment while widening social inequalities. Consequently, citizens view elections as a repetitive play occurring every five or six years that recycles the same faces and officials without improving daily life.
Looking ahead, abstention rates during the upcoming ballot could climb further as economic and social conditions reach difficult levels, according to the party leader’s projection.
Parallels with Generation Z Mobilizations and Migration Movements
The radical left leader drew a direct parallel between recent youth mobilizations linked to “Generation Z” and the movement of young Moroccans toward Sebta and Melilla. He stated that both phenomena stem from identical political, economic, and social root causes. Participants in Generation Z protests voiced just and legitimate demands targeting education, health, employment, injustice, oppression, exploitation, and inequality.
Authorities responded to these protests with repression rather than dialogue, according to Berajaa, who added that numerous young demonstrators were arrested and now serve firm prison sentences. Regarding the events at Sebta and Melilla, he described them as a clear expression of severe economic and social crisis and a moral condemnation of state policies. While some participants lacked material precarity and sought personal freedom or future prospects, he criticized official communication failures regarding casualty repatriations and missing family members.
Economic Inequality and the Rise of Moroccan Billionaires
Addressing recent data showing an increase in the number of Moroccan billionaires alongside widespread hardship, Berajaa attributed the disparity to an economy built on rent-seeking, speculation, and monopolies in public markets and strategic sectors. He stated that figures close to power accumulated massive fortunes over time.
National wealth should fund a true developmental dynamic rather than enrich a narrow economic minority, Berajaa maintained. He concluded that economic growth fails to benefit the workforce, leaving Moroccan employees subjected to intense exploitation and deprivation of fundamental rights under these business groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Annahj Addimocrati advocate for an election boycott?
According to Secretary-General Jamal Berajaa, Moroccan elections fail to bring about citizen-expected changes and instead perpetuate structures linked to authoritarianism, exploitation, and recycled political figures.
How does the party connect Generation Z protests to events at Sebta and Melilla?
Berajaa views both phenomena as symptoms of the same underlying political, economic, and social crisis, noting that young people face severe economic pressures, deteriorating living conditions, and unfulfilled demands regarding employment, health, and education.
What factors explain the rise in Moroccan billionaires according to the party?
Berajaa attributes the accumulation of wealth among a minority to an economic model dominated by rent, speculation, and monopolies across public markets and strategic sectors.