Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall
Summary
Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) lost many seats in the 2021 election after leading the government for ten years following the 2011 reforms. The party is now trying to rebuild with a new program focusing on issues like public services, jobs, and political reform, while relying on the continued popularity of its former leader, Abdelilah Benkirane.Key Facts
- The PJD won 107 seats in 2011 and increased to 125 seats in 2016.
- Abdelilah Benkirane was the head of government after the 2011 election.
- Morocco’s constitution gives the king strong powers, including choosing the head of government from the largest party.
- In September 2021, the PJD dropped to 13 seats, losing 112 seats.
- The National Rally of Independents (RNI) became the largest party with 102 seats in 2021.
- Benkirane remains a well-known political figure and might help the PJD regain support.
- The PJD’s 2026 program includes 467 measures targeting areas like political reform, public services, jobs, and economic sovereignty.
- The party admits it must reorganize internally and learn from its time in government to recover.
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