2026 elections in Tangier-Medina: PAM denounces a “malicious campaign”

This update focuses on 2026 elections PAM. Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has denounced what it describes as a “malicious campaign” surrounding the 2026 elections in the Tangier-Medina constituency, focusing in particular on viral videos and disputed information shared on social media.

2026 elections PAM: rising tensions in Tangier-Medina

In a statement from its collective leadership, the PAM voiced its “astonishment” and rejection of the climate that accompanied voting in several polling stations in Tangier-Medina. The party claims the campaign was “fabricated from scratch” to disrupt the ballot.

According to the party, the incidents circulated online are not isolated, but part of a “carefully orchestrated scenario” targeting its position. In its view, these actions aim to influence the democratic process at a critical stage.

For Moroccans living abroad who follow the news before a possible return, property purchase or business project in the country, this episode highlights how tense electoral periods can become. It also shows why it is essential to wait for official versions and judicial conclusions before forming an opinion.

Claims of a “political conspiracy” and an image battle online

The PAM’s leadership goes further by describing the events as a “political conspiracy” led, it says, by actors destabilised by the party’s strong presence and growing public support for its platform.

In the same statement, the party argues that “the political and organisational fears of its opponents regarding the party’s position and the results it is about to achieve” have pushed some to use what it calls “low methods”. The 2026 elections PAM context is presented as a backdrop to attempts to tarnish the image of the party, its activists and its candidates.

Videos and posts shared on social networks are at the heart of this confrontation. PAM suggests that these contents are being used to prepare the ground for early contestation of the vote, even before the electoral process is complete.

• Accusations of a “malicious campaign” and “conspiracy”
• Viral videos and online posts at the centre of the row
• High-stakes image battle ahead of the 2026 elections

For Moroccans abroad observing from a distance, this shows the growing role of social media in Moroccan politics, and the risks of misinformation at election time.

Judicial investigation and stated confidence in institutions

In response to these developments around the 2026 elections, the PAM says it is fully aware of its “national and constitutional responsibility”. It declares its “full and unconditional” support for the opening of a judicial investigation, under the supervision of the competent prosecutor, to clarify the circumstances of the incidents in Tangier-Medina.

The party also reiterates its “full confidence” in state institutions and the judiciary, and its commitment to complying with the laws that govern the electoral process in Morocco.

Finally, PAM states that it reserves “the full right to initiate legal proceedings” against anyone it deems responsible for damaging its reputation or attacking its activists and candidates.

For Moroccans living abroad, the outcome of this case will serve as a signal about the ability of Moroccan institutions to handle electoral tensions and protect the credibility of the vote. This is a key element for those considering a long-term return or greater involvement in public life.

While waiting for the investigation’s findings, it is wise to rely on official channels and institutional portals to track electoral developments and verify any sensitive election-related information.

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