Marginal Choura and Independence Party urges generational renewal through parliamentary term limits

The Choura and Independence Party (PDI), a minor formation with no parliamentary representation, has unveiled a detailed memorandum on the 2026 legislative elections, calling for a cap of two terms for members of parliament and stricter rules on political parties and campaign conduct.

The party, led by Ahmed Belghazi, argues that limiting parliamentary mandates would inject “new blood” into elected institutions and create space for younger and more diverse candidates.

 It also calls for stricter incompatibility rules, barring MPs from simultaneously holding leadership roles in local councils, professional chambers or inter-municipal bodies.

 The memorandum urges the Interior Ministry to open a national debate on “rationalizing” the party system, tightening conditions for founding new political parties, and requiring respect for Morocco’s “fundamental values” as a prerequisite for approval.

The party denounces what it calls the “decay” of Morocco’s political scene, citing a lack of ideological clarity and the dominance of traditional parties.

 It recommends legal reforms to guarantee a greater role for women and youth in leadership bodies, linking public funding to their representation and encouraging the creation of “political incubators” within parties.

On the electoral process itself, the PDI demands a full revision of voter rolls, eliminating deceased persons, ineligible citizens and voters registered outside their place of residence. 

It also insists on tackling “money politics” by raising financial and criminal penalties against vote buying, tightening rules on donations disguised as aid, and expanding the mandate of the Court of Accounts to monitor real campaign spending in real time.

The party further suggests avoiding Friday polling dates, improving voting access for seasonal workers and people with disabilities, and ensuring elections are scheduled away from holidays or unsuitable conditions.

On the communication front, the PDI calls for national campaigns using public and private media to highlight the link between elections and daily life, as well as engaging social media influencers and experts to counter misinformation and mobilize youth and women voters.

Belghazi described elections as a “societal moment” where popular will meets representative legitimacy, stressing that the proposals aim to rebuild trust in democratic institutions and expand participation in line with constitutional principles.