Le "syndrome Lekjaa" : comment l’État marocain confisque-t-il la démocratie ?

Tribune — Isaac Hammouch

À l’approche des élections législatives de 2026, la rumeur court que Fouzi Lekjaa pourrait être pré-désigné comme Premier ministre. Ce phénomène illustre un système de pouvoir qui se révèle peu à peu. En privilégiant des technocrates soutenus par le sommet de l’État, le Makhzen ne se contente pas de négliger le suffrage universel ; il ignore aussi les aspirations d’un peuple épuisé par les crises sociales et en quête de véritable souveraineté.

L’avenir politique du Maroc semble tristement déterminé d’avance. À près de deux ans des législatives de 2026, tout semble déjà joué. Dans les cercles d’influence de Rabat et à travers les médias sous contrôle, un nom s’impose : Fouzi Lekjaa. Actuel ministre délégué au Budget et président de la Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, il vient de rejoindre le Parti Authenticité et Modernité. Cette manœuvre est claire : voici votre futur Chef du gouvernement.

Mais qui en a décidé ? Certainement pas les Marocains.

Cette nomination annoncée est une insulte à l’intelligence d’un peuple politiquement mûr. En élevant une figure technocratique au sommet de l’exécutif avant même les élections, l’État — le Makhzen — perpétue la tradition de la confiscation du choix démocratique.

L’illusion du « sauveur » technocrate
L’histoire se répète, et la mémoire du Maroc saigne encore d’expériences passées. Souvenons-nous de 2021. Aziz Akhannouch, milliardaire et leader du Rassemblement National des Indépendants, avait été propulsé au pouvoir par une stratégie politique similaire, présenté comme un manager providentiel.

Trois ans plus tard, le bilan est sans appel. Les Marocains souffrent d’une inflation galopante. Le chômage touche un jeune actif sur trois, la crise de l’eau affecte les campagnes, et le pouvoir d’achat est en déclin. Les hôpitaux publics manquent de ressources, et les écoles perpétuent l’inégalité. Akhannouch, choisi pour « faire le job », a révélé les limites d’une gouvernance détachée des réalités populaires.

Aujourd’hui, on assiste à une répétition avec Fouzi Lekjaa. Bien qu’il ait équilibré des budgets et mené l’équipe nationale de football au Mondial 2022, cela en fait-il l’homme providentiel pour mener le Maroc à la Coupe du monde 2030 ? La gestion d’une fédération sportive ne se substitue pas à un projet de société. Un pays de près de 40 millions d’habitants, avec de profondes divisions sociales, ne se gère pas comme un tournoi de football. Les Marocains ne demandent pas des stades climatisés ; ils exigent du pain, de la dignité, des soins médicaux et une éducation de qualité.

Un déficit démocratique étouffant
L’enjeu dépasse la personne de Fouzi Lekjaa. C’est la survie même de l’idée démocratique au Maroc. La Constitution de 2011, arrachée lors du Mouvement du 20 Février, promettait une monarchie parlementaire. Pourtant, la démocratie est en trompe-l’œil.

Quand les partis politiques, censés transmettre la volonté populaire, deviennent de simples coquilles vides, attendant un leader désigné, c’est tout le contrat social qui s’effondre. Le PAM, en accueillant Lekjaa, ne recrute pas un militant ; il y voit une garantie étatique pour sa victoire, favorisant la bureaucratie sur la politique, le casting sur l’élection.

Ce verrouillage est accompagné d’une répression latente. Comment parler de choix libre quand la presse indépendante est réduite au silence ? Les condamnations de journalistes d’investigation comme Taoufik Bouachrine, Soulaimane Raissouni, ou Omar Radi ont envoyé un message glaçant à ceux qui défient le pouvoir.


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8 responses to “Le "syndrome Lekjaa" : comment l’État marocain confisque-t-il la démocratie ?”

  1. iron butterfly Avatar
    iron butterfly

    Seems like Morocco’s setting up for a “democratic” twist that even the best political farce writers would envy. 😏 Who needs real elections when you’ve got a technocrat playing the role of the savior, eh?

  2. girl brownie Avatar
    girl brownie

    Isn’t it just delightful to see a football president being touted as the next prime minister? I suppose managing a budget for a sports team is just as good as tackling a national crisis—who needs democracy when you’ve got a good penalty kick? 😂

  3. Whip 2T Avatar

    Just what we needed, a football manager moonlighting as our next PM—because nothing says “competence” like knowing how to kick a ball! ⚽️💼 Who needs democracy when you’ve got a guy with a budget? 😂

  4. Admiral Tot Avatar
    Admiral Tot

    Seems like Morocco’s got a new technocrat hero ready to save the day—who needs democracy when you can just pre-select your PM like picking a winning lottery ticket? 🎩💼

  5. Stone Boomstick Avatar
    Stone Boomstick

    Seems like Morocco’s gearing up for a new era of “democracy,” where the only thing on the ballot is a technocrat with a football background. 🍕 Because who needs a voice when you can have a prime minister who can juggle budgets as well as he juggles soccer balls? 😂

  6. Delicious Avatar
    Delicious

    Looks like Morocco’s got a new football coach for its government—because who needs democracy when you can just kick the can down the road with a technocrat in a suit? ⚽️💼

  7. little drunk girl Avatar
    little drunk girl

    Juste génial, un ministre du Budget qui devient premier ministre, parce que, vous savez, rien ne crie “démocratie” comme un technocrate qui a déjà un pied dans la porte avant même que les gens aient eu le temps de voter. 🥳 On dirait que le Maroc a décidé d’écrire une nouvelle saison de “La Casa de Papel”, mais sans le suspense. 😏

  8. Acid Queen Avatar
    Acid Queen

    What a brilliant plan, really! Why bother with pesky elections when you can just handpick a technocrat to lead us to the promised land? 🤦‍♂️ Classic move, just like choosing the best player for your football team but forgetting the actual game needs strategy, not just a good kick! ⚽️

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