Midelt: Influencer Oussama Barik Leads Legislative Elections

The Midelt electoral district has witnessed significant developments, according to preliminary data, with young Abdelaziz Barik, popularly known as Oussama Barik, leading the provisional results of the legislative elections.

A Significant Figure in the Provisional Results

According to available data, the candidate has secured a total of 32,684 votes, a result described as surprising that has redrawn the map of political competition within the province, pending the completion of counting and the collation of reports to announce the final official results.

Background of the Candidate’s Political Rise

Barik, running under the Party of Unity and Democracy, belongs to the group of new faces contesting these elections. He has built a notable presence in recent years through social media platforms, where his videos have focused on highlighting the issues and problems of the residents of Imilchil and mountainous regions, advocating for local development and basic services.

A Campaign Based on Proximity and Direct Contact

The candidate’s election campaign was characterized by a discourse focusing on proximity and direct contact with the provincial population, moving away from traditional methods, which contributed to strengthening his presence across several parts of the Midelt district.

A Race Open to All Possibilities

These figures are of great importance given the nature of the competition in the Midelt district, which saw participation from names with previous electoral experience alongside new faces, making the race for the three parliamentary seats open to various possibilities pending the final official results.