Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, has strongly condemned a defamatory article published in the Australian newspaper The Australian.
The article included a photo of two individuals with a caption suggesting a relationship between Minister Benali and an Australian businessman. Minister Benali has categorically denied these allegations, calling them “baseless.”
“As a responsible minister dedicated to serving Morocco’s best interests, I have no connection to the photo or the claims made in the article,” Minister Benali is quoted as saying.
She went on to emphasize her commitment to ethical conduct and moral values, both as a public official and a Moroccan woman and mother.
This is not the first time Minister Benali’s reputation has been targeted. She believes these attacks are retaliation from those unhappy with her refusal to grant special favors in the energy investment sector.
The Minister expressed her gratitude for the support she has received from colleagues, civil society, and well-wishers. She also reserved the right to pursue legal action against any individual or entity proven to be involved in spreading false information.
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