Two Moroccan Parties Urge Fouzi Lekjaa to Lead Them in Sept. 23 Vote
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22
Two Moroccan Parties Urge Fouzi Lekjaa to Lead Them in Sept. 23 Vote
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22
Summary
Fouzi Lekjaa is being courted by two of Morocco’s main political parties to become their leader ahead of the Sept. 23 parliamentary election, potentially positioning him for the premiership.
Lekjaa’s appeal stems from a dual profile: he has served as budget minister since 2021 and has led Morocco’s football federation for more than a decade.
His political stock has risen with Morocco’s transformation into a serious World Cup contender, turning the kingdom’s football architect into a potential national election figure.
The push would carry Lekjaa from sports administration and fiscal policy into frontline electoral politics as Morocco prepares for a fall vote.