Government rejects claims of utilizing citizen information for elections

Government Spokesperson, Mustafa Baitas dismissed claims that the federal government is utilizing information from social program beneficiaries for electoral functions, calling it “irrelevant.”

In his weekly press briefing, Baitas emphasised that the federal government operates in full compliance with legal guidelines, significantly these safeguarding private information. He pressured that such issues are dealt with by establishments, and their actions are grounded in rationality, not political manipulation. He added, “Criticism should focus on what deserves it and contribute to improving ongoing initiatives in the kingdom.”

The Justice and Development Party had beforehand raised considerations concerning the potential electoral exploitation of citizen information from varied public companies, together with the National Social Support Agency, the High Atlas Agency, and applications supporting housing and farmers.