Former Speaker of Parliament Patrick Herminie has won Seychelles’ presidential run-off, defeating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan and returning full control of government to the long-dominant United Seychelles party.
Official results released today show Herminie securing 52.7% of the vote, marking a significant political comeback for the party that lost its parliamentary majority in 2015. The victory follows United Seychelles’ strong showing in last month’s general election, where it regained control of the National Assembly.
Herminie’s win ends Ramkalawan’s tenure and signals a shift in the Indian Ocean nation’s political direction. Observers say the outcome underscores the enduring influence of United Seychelles, which ruled the country for decades before its 2020 electoral defeat.
The President-elect is expected to prioritise economic stability, tourism revival, and youth employment as he forms his new government in the coming days.
–ChannelAfrica/Reuters–
