The Moroccan Constitutional Court has officially declared the removal of Mohamed Boudrika, former president of Raja Casablanca and Member of Parliament for the Mers Sultan constituency, from his parliamentary seat. The decision follows more than a year of absenteeism from parliamentary duties, as confirmed by Rachid Talbi Alami, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Legal Basis for the Decision
The court based its ruling on Article 12 of Organic Law No. 27-11 governing the House of Representatives, which stipulates the vacancy of any parliamentary seat if a member is absent without valid justification for an extended period.
Rachid Talbi Alami explained that Boudrika, who served as a financial officer in the House of Representatives, failed to provide any justification for his absence exceeding a year. Consequently, the court declared his seat for the Fida Mers Sultan constituency in Casablanca vacant. The seat is expected to be filled by the second candidate on the electoral list for this constituency.
Detention in Germany
This decision coincides with Boudrika’s continued detention in Hamburg, Germany, where he has been imprisoned for over a year, awaiting extradition to Moroccan authorities.
Boudrika faces allegations of involvement in financial crimes, placing him in a complex legal situation that could jeopardize his political future.
