PAM party leads Morocco’s legislative elections with 97 seats

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the leading party in the country’s legislative elections, securing 97 seats, according to results announced by the Interior Ministry.

The National Rally of Independents (RNI) followed with 66 seats, while the Istiqlal Party won 65 seats.

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) placed fourth with 54 seats.

The results determine the composition of Morocco’s 395-member House of Representatives.

Under the country’s constitutional system, the king appoints the head of government from the party that wins the largest number of seats.

The ministry said voter turnout stood at 38% nationwide.