Madagascar: official proclamation of the provisional results of the legislative elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Madagascar announced the provisional results of the legislative elections of May 29. According to figures, no party has obtained the absolute majority necessary to govern alone.

Two weeks after the legislative elections in Madagascar, the CENI proclaimed the provisional results during an official ceremony this Tuesday, June 11 at its headquarters in Alarobia, Antananarivo. Prime Minister Christian Ntsay, president of the High Constitutional Court Florent Rakotoarisoa, as well as opposition leaders like Marc Ravalomanana (TIM) and Rivo Rakotovao (HVM) were present.

According to the provisional results, the presidential platform obtained 80 seats out of the 163 of the National Assembly, the independent candidates won 52 seats, the opposition 25 seats, and the rest was shared between various small parties. No party having reached the absolute majority of 82 seats, the political landscape remains fragmented. The participation rate was 48.03 % throughout the territory.

Persistent disputes

The elections were marked by numerous disputes. The candidates, both in the power and opposition party, accused each other of fraud. Marc Ravalomanana, leader of the opposition, denounced violations of the Constitution and electoral fraud after the proclamation of the provisional results.

The candidates have two days to file appeals from the High Constitutional Court before the proclamation of the final results scheduled in 16 days. The verification and dispute process will be crucial to validate or invalidate the provisional results announced.