Fouzi Lekjaa reportedly set to join Authenticity and Modernity Party ahead of elections

By Evelyn Mensah — 21 July 2026 — 3 min read

Lekjaa’s Political Move

Fouzi Lekjaa, who serves as the Minister Delegate for the Budget and President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, is reportedly preparing to join the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM). This move comes weeks before the legislative elections scheduled for September 23.

Sources indicate that an agreement was reached between Lekjaa and PAM following a meeting with the party’s national coordinator, Fatima-Zahra Mansouri. This understanding reportedly includes Lekjaa’s full membership in the party, a seat on its Political Bureau, and the party’s endorsement of his candidacy in the Berkane parliamentary elections.

The official announcement of Lekjaa’s membership is anticipated to occur during a meeting of the party’s National Council, which is scheduled for July 25. This gathering is expected to finalize aspects of the party’s electoral program and approve organizational decisions, including strengthening its leadership with prominent national figures.

Entering the National Council would automatically facilitate a position on the party’s Political Bureau for Lekjaa, given his status as a government member and in accordance with the party’s statutes. This would place him within the party’s highest executive body.

Implications for Lekjaa’s Roles

The potential new political role for Lekjaa has raised questions regarding its impact on his future as President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Reports have not clarified whether this new position will affect his current leadership in the football sector.

Lekjaa is recognized as a significant government figure in Morocco, managing budget matters and overseeing the football sector. His dual roles have afforded him considerable political and administrative influence within the country.

The upcoming National Council meeting could serve as the platform for formally announcing Lekjaa’s entry into the party. This could be done either through his presentation as a member of the Political Bureau or via a separate announcement issued concurrently with the meeting.

Reports of Lekjaa’s imminent arrival in the party have been circulating for several months, indicating a long-anticipated political development. His involvement is expected to strengthen the Authenticity and Modernity Party, particularly due to his popularity among a wide segment of Moroccans, attributed to his achievements, especially in football.

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Lekjaa has been noted for his calm and diplomatic approach, as well as his ability to forge broad alliances within political and economic spheres. These qualities have made him a potential target for various parties in the lead-up to the upcoming elections.

The Authenticity and Modernity Party is considered a leading contender in the forthcoming elections. The party aims to capitalize on the public impact of its current government partner, the National Rally of Independents, and the perceived inability of the Independence Party to regain its strength. This positioning could largely enable PAM to lead the next government, barring any unforeseen changes.

The agreement between Lekjaa and Fatima-Zahra Mansouri specifies his complete membership in PAM and his candidacy in the Berkan district during the legislative elections scheduled for September.