"In his victory speech, Herminie pledged to lower the cost of living, revive public services and unite the island nation. The people have spoken, the 62-year-old said at the headquarters of the electoral commission. 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 won 52.7 percent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 percent, official results announced early on Sunday showed. Ramkalawan, who attended the electoral commission's announcement of the results, congratulated Herminie, who becomes Seychelles's sixth president. I leave with a legacy that makes many presidents blush I hope President Herminie continues to maintain such a level, he said. Images published by the Seychelles Nation newspaper showed the two leaders shaking hands after the announcement."
Patrick Herminie won the Seychelles presidential run-off with 52.7% of the vote, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan who received 47.3%. Herminie pledged to lower the cost of living, revive public services and unite the island nation, promising to end divisions by ceasing preferences and offering opportunities to all Seychellois. United Seychelles gained full government control after reclaiming a parliamentary majority in the general election first round. Herminie previously served as parliamentary speaker from 2007 to 2016 and faced a 2023 arrest on witchcraft charges that were later dropped. Thousands of supporters celebrated outside the electoral commission as the leaders shook hands.
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