Fouzi Lekjaâ’s political move shakes up Moroccan electoral campaign

Fouzi Lekjaâ, président de la Fédération royale marocaine de football, lors du match pour la 1re ou 2e place de la Coupe du monde féminine U17 de la FIFA, au Maroc en 2025. © ANDREA AMATO/NurPhoto via AFP

A significant political shift is currently unfolding in Morocco as Fouzi Lekjaâ, widely recognized for his prominent role as the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has joined the Parti Authenticité et Modernité (PAM). This strategic political maneuver is set to profoundly impact the ongoing Moroccan electoral campaign, introducing new dynamics and potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of the upcoming elections. The entry of such a high-profile figure into the political arena marks a pivotal moment for Moroccan politics.