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Moro Ako Party

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Moro Ako Party
LeaderNajib Taib
HeadquartersMarawi, Philippines
Colors  Green   Gold
Seats in the House of Representatives
0 / 8
(Bangsamoro seats only)
Provincial governorships
0 / 6
(Bangsamoro only)
Provincial vice governorships
0 / 6
(Bangsamoro only)
Provincial board members
0 / 46
(Bangsamoro regular seats only)
Bangsamoro Parliament
0 / 80

Moro Ako Party is a regional political party in Bangsamoro.

History

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Moro Ako Party is an organization based in Marawi.[1] In the 2022 election, they sought party-list representation in the national House of Representatives as the OK Partylist. As OK Partylist, the group claimed to represent all marginalized sectors as well as the Moro people and Filipino Muslims.[2] They changed nominees in November 2021.[3] They failed to win any seat.[1]

Moro Ako was accredited as a regional party by the Commission on Elections for the purpose of the 2025 Bangsamoro Parliament election.[4] The party is led by lawyer Najib Taib.[5] They are against the postponement of the poll.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Fonbuena, Carmela (November 7, 2024). "Amid jostling for power in BARMM, a new breed of leaders steps forward. Will they get their chance?". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "OK Partylist kicks off campaign with a caravan around 3 cities". Philippine Muslim Today. February 12, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Romero, Alexis; Embudo, Franz Lewin; Macairan, Evelyn (November 16, 2021). "Roque, Eleazar File COCs For Senator In May 2022 Elections". OneNews.ph. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Latoza, Guinevere (November 5, 2024). "List: BARMM regional parties accredited for the May 2025 parliamentary elections". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh (November 4, 2024). "Independent bet, Moro Ako party among early birds as BARMM's COC filing begins". Rappler. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  6. ^ Villanueva, Rhodina (November 24, 2024). "Regional party leader wants BARMM parliamentary poll in May". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 24, 2024.