The question that occupies many of Moroccan intellectuals these days and which will most probably be the topic of many publications is: the following: "Is the current president of the Union of Writers of Morocco (UEM), Hassan Nejmi, preparing for his succession or is he planning to strive for a renewed mandate?" Nejmi, a poet, a journalist and a university professor became the president of UEM in conditions that were strongly opposed by other candidates, <i>Le Matin</i> reported.
In the last elections for the UEM, Nejmi was chosen for his second term (2001-2004) with such an overwhelming majority that some described it as "a banana republic election campaign." All in all, 173 voted for him and only a handful of people voted against him.
