Moroccans vote amid concerns over prices, jobs and inequality
Moroccans began voting on Wednesday to choose a new parliament, with the cost of living, employment and inequality reported as key concerns. The election is taking place amid widespread distrust of political parties. Polling stations opened at 8am GMT and were due to close at 7pm, with preliminary results expected overnight.
Moroccans went to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, with voters focused on economic pressures and dissatisfaction with political parties, according to Punch Nigeria. The issues highlighted ahead of the vote included the cost of living, employment and inequality. The election is taking place against a backdrop of widespread distrust of the country’s political parties.
Polling stations opened at 8am GMT and were scheduled to close at 7pm. Preliminary results were expected to be announced overnight. Punch Nigeria reported that nearly 16 million people were involved in the election, although the supplied material did not provide further details about turnout, the competing parties or the expected distribution of seats.
The available report also did not include statements from candidates, election authorities or observers about the conduct of voting during the day. It identified economic concerns and political distrust as the main themes shaping the electorate’s attention before the results.
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