African Union Conducts Pre-Election Mission to Seychelles National Assembly

VICTORIA, Seychelles — A delegation from the African Union, led by Samuel Atuobi, last week conducted a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Roger Mancienne, as part of its mission to assess the readiness of Seychelles ahead of the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for later this year. The delegation comprised Dr Paul Aborampah Mensah, Thandeka Tatsvareyi, Justin Doua, Claudia Masah and Tepera Chinemhute.

The meeting on Thursday July 10 began with a brief introduction on the purpose of the visit. Mr Atuobi explained that the team has been engaging with various stakeholders, including media houses, and asked Speaker Mancienne about the current political climate in the country. In response, Hon. Mancienne noted that elections in Seychelles are generally peaceful and calm compared to many other countries.

This was followed by a short overview of the National Assembly of Seychelles, including its structure and legislative frameworks. Hon. Mancienne also highlighted the electoral reforms implemented prior to the 2020 elections and commended the then newly established Electoral Commission for the leadership it demonstrated in successfully organising the country’s first national election. Discussions then shifted to the ongoing legislative amendments currently under review by members of the Assembly, and Mr Atuobi noted that post-election the team will conduct another visit to gather more information.