Will Saad Dine El Otmani break his silence to respond to Abdelilah Benkirane’s sharp political criticisms?

Calls to break the political silence

An analytical article published recently has sparked a widespread debate regarding the political status of the former Head of Government and former Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Saad Dine El Otmani. The author has issued explicit calls for El Otmani to emerge from his silence, arguing that a political leader should not withdraw or remain in isolation within the political arena.

Background of the controversy within the PJD

The analysis touches upon the complex relationship within the Justice and Development party, noting that there are factions that might prefer to see the party and its historical leaders in a state of permanent silence and withdrawal. The author considers that the period during which El Otmani led the government and the party was characterized by specific constraints and particular political contexts, which compelled him to interact with various national developments and institutions.

A reading of the reactions and party interactions

The text points out that the purported media and solidarity campaigns for certain political figures reflect the desire of multiple parties to regulate the pace of the partisan scene and ensure continued calm. Despite the varying viewpoints within the Moroccan political sphere, the question remains as to the extent to which former leaders will respond to such media calls and how they analyze this delicate phase in the history of the partisan scene.