2026 Legislative Elections: At the Heart of the RNI Campaign

The National Rally of Independents has established itself, over the past decade, as the best-structured political formation on the national political scene.

The party indeed underwent, under the presidency of Aziz Akhannouch, which began in 2016, a profound transformation that elevated it, following the 2021 elections, to the rank of the Kingdom’s leading political force, with more than one hundred seats in the House of Representatives.

The RNI intends to extend this momentum into 2026, under the leadership of its new president, Mohamed Chaouki, to whom Aziz Akhannouch recently handed over the torch at the end of an unprecedented transition at the helm of a Moroccan political party.

For a decade, the RNI’s party activities have continuously shaped the national political scene. Regional tours, provincial workshops, field visits, communication meetings: the formation’s leaders constantly travel across the four corners of the Kingdom in order to remain in close contact with activists and supporters.

Thus, when it came to sounding the call for general mobilization with the launch of the campaign, the RNI machine had no difficulty getting into marching order, driven in particular by the tireless commitment of Aziz Akhannouch – the true architect of the party’s transformation – who spares no effort in supporting his successor at the head of the formation. Campaign diary.

A Show of Strength to Get Things Started

For his first campaign appearance, on September 10, Aziz Akhannouch made a point of showing his support for the RNI’s two candidates in Rabat, Taha El Joumani and Aladdine El Bahraoui.

The outgoing president called on activists to mobilize massively in support of the two candidates, emphasizing the party’s momentum and strength, and expressed confidence in their success, backed by the commitment of the activist base on the ground.

This support was to manifest itself spectacularly a few hours later in Mediouna, where the party’s very first major rally brought together thousands of activists who came to welcome all the leaders.

On the agenda: the presentation of candidates from the Casablanca-Settat region and a decidedly offensive political speech, exposing the false promises of opponents, who are quick to politically appropriate major projects launched under royal initiative.

RNI President Mohamed Chaouki presented a “realistic and achievable” program, the result of “years of listening to citizens,” in implicit opposition to approaches considered more populist by rival formations.

“We, after five years, are not hiding from it. We present ourselves with our heads held high, before the citizens, proud of our achievements,” the party’s leaders repeated in unison, more determined than ever to consolidate their status as the country’s leading political force.

A Weekend at Full Speed

In Essaouira as in Chichaoua, the RNI leadership deployed with vigor to support its candidates during the first weekend of the campaign.

In Meskala, in the province of Essaouira, Aziz Akhannouch, surrounded by several members of the political bureau, received a particularly warm popular welcome. “What gives the RNI its credibility today is respect for the commitments made to citizens during the 2021 elections.

What we said we wanted to do in 2021, we achieved,” declared the Head of Government, who did not fail to list several major structural projects carried out in the province, whose impact is now tangible for a population that turned out in large numbers to attend this electoral rally.

A similar scenario unfolded in the province of Chichaoua, where the party’s leading figures once again favored a logic of action rather than fanciful promises or sterile attacks.

Aziz Akhannouch did not hesitate to cite as an example the province’s outgoing parliamentarian, a member of a majority party, who remained discreet for most of his term before resurfacing on the eve of the election to make allegations and spread falsehoods.

“He would do better to take inspiration from the good governance of the city of Agadir, under the leadership of Aziz Akhannouch, rather than talk nonsense,” Karim Zidane added.

The RNI Brings Out the Heavy Artillery

The tour of the RNI’s senior leaders continued in Azilal at the beginning of the week, where Aziz Akhannouch, President Chaouki and members of the political bureau were once again warmly welcomed.

This stop was marked by the combative intervention of Rachid Talbi Alami, determined to discourage any underestimation of his party.

In a resolutely combative tone, he stated that the RNI intended to play a full role in the electoral competition and expected to win “in transparency,” inviting its critics to “wait until September 23 to assess the reality of the balance of power.”

One speech followed another to highlight the government’s record, detail the party’s program – placed under the banner of “Dignity and Opportunities for All” – and invite voters to judge political formations on their ability to deliver on their commitments rather than solely on the rhetoric of their promises.

“The most important thing in strategies is implementation,” insisted Aziz Akhannouch, confident in his formation’s ability to come out on top. “We will be a victorious party on September 23, God willing,” added the former party president.

And the Campaign Continues

As election day approaches, the RNI is expected to continue its tour through new stops, notably in Agadir, Aziz Akhannouch’s stronghold, where, as in several other cities across the Kingdom, a ceremony presenting the candidates had already been held the previous weekend.

Wherever it goes, the RNI delivers a consistent message, backed by a set of concrete achievements – whether at the local or national level – which strengthens its leaders’ confidence in the formation’s ability to implement its program.

Far from allowing itself to be destabilized, the “Dove Party” responds to its opponents not by returning their attacks, but by methodically dismantling what it considers to be their falsehoods and unrealistic promises.

In short, the attitude of a party approaching the September 23 deadline with the serenity of those who deserve to win…