Patrick Herminie defeats Wavel Ramkalawan

Seychelles’ opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won the presidential runoff against incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan, securing 52.7% of the vote. In his victory speech, Herminie pledged to lower living costs and unite the nation, while Ramkalawan acknowledged his defeat, marking a shift in power following Herminie’s party’s recent parliamentary success.

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