(Posted 24th September 2025)
For decades, the Red Party built a system where power was concentrated in the hands of a few, opportunities were unevenly shared, and many Seychellois were left behind. The TRNUC hearings exposed the lasting scars of that era — stories of lost land, silenced voices, and families denied justice.
In 2020, LDS promised to be different. Yet five years later, the cost of living has risen, divisions have deepened, and the same arrogance of power is on display — only in new colours.
The clearest sign came in this campaign: LDS released its manifesto only days before the elections. A manifesto is the most basic contract between leaders and the people. It tells voters what a government will do, how it will be held accountable, and the vision by which it should be judged. To release it at the last minute shows there was no clear plan. It is not strategy — it is disrespect. It reveals a government clinging to office while offering nothing new for the future.
US, meanwhile, showed the same desperation. Just days before the vote, they turned to a past leader for endorsement. Instead of relying on their own programme or their own candidate, they leaned on the memory of an old system that Seychellois had already rejected. It was not a show of strength but of weakness — proof that they had no fresh ideas to inspire confidence.
Our candidates stand apart as the most qualified, capable, and experienced to lead Seychelles. This is why LDS has spent so much energy trying to discredit us — without a shred of proof. Their words are as empty as their promises. When a party relies on character attacks instead of ideas, it is because they fear the strength, credibility, and vision of their opponents.
Air Seychelles, once a source of national pride, tells its own story. Grounded planes, cancelled routes, and uncertainty for workers have replaced promises of stability and transparency. Families dependent on the airline feel the impact every day. Where is the plan? Where is the accountability?
On Assomption Island, construction has continued despite a clear stop notice from planning authorities — exposing serious double standards and a disregard for environmental oversight. Even more concerning, any disputes may have to be resolved in a foreign court rather than in Seychelles — a move no responsible government would ever accept. We have a detailed, legally supported plan to address these issues effectively.
In Bel Air, a 40-year-old mango tree, a long-standing gathering place for the community, was cut down to make way for parking. Concrete and asphalt give no fruit, no shade, no clean air — yet these political decisions continue to prioritize image over people and environment.
Across the islands, Lalyans Nouvo Sesel has chosen a different path — walking with the people, not away from them. Our manifesto was released first because leadership begins with honesty. Lowering the cost of living, tackling the drug crisis, improving schools and hospitals, creating fair jobs, and building a transparent government are not slogans — they are commitments Seychellois deserve.
The choice is clear: a party tied to the failures of the past, a party that betrayed the hopes of the present, or a new government that works for the people. The past has spoken. The last five years have spoken. The future is for Seychellois to decide — and it begins with real change.
