Ramkalawan launches SNP's campaign

Wavel Ramkalawan has accepted the Seychelles National Party’s nomination to run for president of the Seychelles in front of a crowd of some 250 supporters and party activists.

In an address at the party's extraordinary convention, he promised he would do his best to make Seychelles a better country.

“After SPPF/Parti Lepep's 34 year rule, we we need to seize this opportunity to live a life free of politics, to do away with victimisation and intimidation.

This is the fourth nomination of Mr Ramkalawan by the SNP.

In his speech at the STC Conference Hall, Mr Ramkalawan promised to do his best to unite the Seychellois nation and make Seychelles a better country.

He also attacked the record of President Michel’s administration and said he’s open to new ideas and new ways of conducting the business of government.

"This election is our chance to do away with mediocrity, broken promises and to ride of our fear of the government." 

Mr Ramkalawan criticised President Michel as out of touch with the concerns of the working Seychellois. He added that the President had failed to help them on issues such as the cost of living, the right to work, health care they can have confidence in and quality education. 

He also stressed that he would reform the civil service and makes it free of politics.

“No civil servants will be tolerated to overtly show their political affiliation, whilst conducting their professional duties. The ruling party’s supporters have nothing to fear under an SNP administration.”

Joined for the occasion by his wife Linda, Mr Ramkalawan was given a standing ovation by the crowds.