Patrick Herminie, Seychelle’s Opposition leader has won the Presidential Run-off Election
Patrick Herminie defeated incumbent President, Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote.
According to the official results from the electoral commission, Herminie won 52.7 per cent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 per cent.
Election Victory Speech
In his victory speech, Herminie pledged to lower the cost of living, revive public services, and unite the country.
“The people have spoken. I am deeply humbled for the trust that the people have placed in me. I will be the president of all Seychellois, and I will end divisions by ceasing preferences and giving everyone the opportunity to thrive,” he said.
Herminie’s United Seychelles party also won majority in the parliament at the first round of the election.
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