Aziz Akhannouch will not run for a new term as head of the RNI / DR ‹ › Aziz Akhannouch announced on Sunday that he will not seek another term as president of the National Rally of Independents (RNI). He cited his commitment to the party's internal rules, which restrict presidential terms to two, as the reason for his decision. «During the political bureau meeting held Sunday morning, Akhannouch explained that his decision aligns with the RNI's statutes. He emphasized that the party is now poised to enter a new era under different leadership, supported by robust institutions and a cohesive organizational framework», a source within the Dove party revealed to Yabiladi. Aziz Akhannouch's successor is expected to be chosen at a congress set for the fall of 2026. Akhannouch first assumed leadership of the RNI during an extraordinary congress in October 2016, following the party's poor performance in the legislative elections on October 7 of that year. He was re-elected to the position in March 2022. In addition, the head of government announced on Sunday that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming legislative elections. It's important to note that the GenZ 212 protests have been calling for Aziz Akhannouch's resignation.
