Linyon Demokratik Seselwa held its first public meeting in
Victoria yesterday.
The Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) or ‘Seychellois
Democratic Alliance’ which brings together four existing political parties,
held its first public meeting yesterday to outline its strategies particularly
for the forthcoming National Assembly elections. The meeting was also aimed at
reassuring party supporters that the LDS remained united despite speculation that
various groups were at odds with each other over a common list of candidates
for the elections. Leaders called on party supporters to give their unconditional
support to candidates presented by the LDS in each district.
The leader of the Seychelles National Party, Wavel
Ramkalawan announced that the LDS will put forward new candidates from all groups
within the movement. He mentioned in particular, the LDS candidate for
Perseverance, Mr Wavel Woodcock. Lawyer Clifford Andre will stand in the Anse
Aux Pins constituency. Ahmed Afif of Lalyans Seselwa will represent the LDS in
the Anse Etoile district and Godfra Hermitte will stand in the Port Glaud electoral
area.
Mr Ramakalwan said it was vital that the LDS secures a
majority in the National Assembly to carry out the changes that is required in
the country.
The four parties that make up the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa
are the Seychelles National Party (SNP), Lalyans Seselwa (LA) the Seychelles Party
for Social Justice and Democracy (SPSD) and it also has the support of the
Seselwa United Party (SUP). Roger Mancienne of the SNP is the leader of the
party. Lalyans Seselwa’s Clifford Andre is the Secretary General whilst Roy
Fonseka of the Seychelles Party for Social Justice and Democracy is the
treasurer.
Source: Today in Seychelles
