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Published on 2024-02-26 02:50:00
The National Assembly will have a new face after the May 29 election. Political headquarters are working hard to prepare for the race for seats in the National Assembly. With the new configuration of the political arena, the upcoming legislative elections promise exciting electoral battles.
The majority in the National Assembly is the goal of the various political stables that plan to field candidates in the upcoming legislative elections. Behind the scenes, the selection of each camp’s standard-bearers is in full swing. Meanwhile, in some media outlets and on social networks, individuals are already expressing their ambitions.
Given the ongoing maneuvers, there are exciting battles ahead for the May 29 election. The first indication is the new pattern emerging in the political arena. At first glance, there will be a face-off between the presidential camp, on one hand, and the opposition led by former presidential candidates, on the other hand. So far, the ruling coalition has formed a united front, while the opposition led by former candidates is divided into two blocs.
After boycotting the presidential election, the ten individuals who formed the collective of candidates have decided to enter the race for the legislature. The solidarity they proclaimed has not survived the struggle for leadership among the opposition to face the ballot box. As a result, on one side, there is the collective of Malagasy with former candidates Hajo Andrianainarivelo, Roland Ratsiraka, Tahina Razafinjoelina, Jean Jacques Ratsietison, and Andry Raobelina.
On the other side, political entities led by former candidates Marc Ravalomanana, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, August Paraina, Jean Brunelle Razafitsiandraofa, and Hery Rajaonarimampianina make up the Firaisankina platform. Judging by the results of the presidential election, the latter has a head start over the collective of Malagasy. The Firaisankina platform includes three former candidates ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the race for Iavoloha.
Decisive Choice
On the other side, the Orange team aims to maintain and repeat its performance in the 2019 legislative elections. They came out of the electoral contest with a crushing majority in the lower house. The presidential camp is still well positioned to put on a good performance in the legislature. However, the chase for seats in the Tsimbazaza institution is a local election. Apart from political affiliation, the choice of candidates can be decisive. Casting the wrong person can lead to an electoral debacle.
So far, the presidential camp has not revealed in what configuration it plans to engage in the legislative elections. It is likely that they will rally their candidates under the same banner, similar to the “Isika rehetra miaraka amin’i Andry Rajoelina” (IRD) platform in 2019. Like the entities that supported Andry Rajoelina, the President of the Republic, during the race to Iavoloha, a plethora of candidates want to wear the Orange jersey in the legislature.
Personalities known for their antipathy and sharing the same district have supported the head of state during his election campaign. According to rumors, individuals are willing to engage in the electoral battle, whether selected as flag bearers of the Orange team or not, even if they have to run as independent candidates. The list includes current deputies, former deputies, outgoing mayors, and former ministers. Ministers also aspire to be the top candidate for the presidential camp, as well as governors.
In some districts, it seems unlikely that certain political figures known for their mutual antipathy will be running mates. In other constituencies, the debate will be about who will be the top candidate. On the other hand, the opposition also aims to make its mark. According to rumors, the Firaisankina platform is actively courting known political figures, former deputies ousted from power, and individuals with strong local reputations.
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