ALAIN ST. ANGE’S MESSAGE ON THE MORNING AFTER
(Posted 25th October 2020)
The day after Seychelles held presidential and national assembly elections has Alain St. Ange spoken out and posted a message to his friends, supporters and political allies.
I am so very grateful for my team who worked and fought alongside me for so long, who were committed to delivering for our people. To my family and friends, thank you for always believing in me and supporting me. With you by my side, I am always a winner. To my MNA candidates, do not be discouraged. I am so proud of you and I am so happy to have shared this journey with each of you.
If you never try, you’ll never know. Life is too short for what-ifs. I have tried, and though I did not succeed in leading the Country, I hope that I have succeeded in planting a seed. It is my greatest wish that others will feel inspired to go against the grain, to stop merely complaining about the system and actually doing something to change it.
I implore Seychellois to proceed into this new era peacefully and with integrity, humility, and to remember that once the dust has settled, we will all have to engage with one another in some capacity. Life will go on, and those who have been spreading hate and abuse online for months will find themselves very lonely indeed when they find their purpose is no longer necessary. Our nationality has been diluted as politics has steadily divided us, and this is something we must actively work to rebuild. Let us keep moving forwards, always.
To Mr. Ramkalawan who has been victorious after a 30-year long bid for higher office, the people have spoken. We implore you to lead with integrity and to encourage your followers to practice what has been preached when it comes to unity, peace and putting the People’s needs first.
To the People of Seychelles, you have a duty to hold your politician accountable for each and every promise that has been made. A President’s purpose is to serve the people, not rule over them.
I apologize for not being present this morning, but it has been a long and arduous wait, and the only place I need to be right now is with my wonderful family.
An avan, Sesel.
Determined but always fair during the campaign has Alain St. Ange again shown that character trait as he conceded defeat in his bid for the presidency.
I wish Alain well in the days, weeks and months ahead, wish the Seychelles people a peaceful transition of power and encourage the winner to be magnanimous in victory, for the benefit of all the people of the Seychelles.
