Based on the search results for “WATCH LIVE: Seychelles Elections 2025 Update – 25 Sep 2025” by Gambakwe Media, the videodiscusses the upcoming 2025 Seychellois general election. Here’s a summary of what Gambakwe is likely saying: Seychelles Elections 2025:The video is an update on the presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for September 27, 2025 [2.1, 2.2]. Presidential Candidates:Wavel Ramkalawan (Linyon Demokratik Seselwa – LDS):The incumbent president is seeking re-election with Ahmed Afif as his running mate [2.1, 2.3, 2.6].
Ramkalawan won the 2020 elections [2.6].Patrick Herminie (United Seychelles – US):He is the other confirmed candidate, with Sebastien Pillay as his running mate [2.1, 2.6]. Wavel Ramkalawan (Linyon Demokratik Seselwa – LDS):The incumbent president is seeking re-election with Ahmed Afif as his running mate [2.1, 2.3, 2.6]. Ramkalawan won the 2020 elections [2.6].
Patrick Herminie (United Seychelles – US):He is the other confirmed candidate, with Sebastien Pillay as his running mate [2.1, 2.6]. Key Issues:Voters in Seychelles are concerned about issues such as a drug crisis, environmental challenges, and sovereignty [2.1]. The rising cost of living is also a significant concern, as the nation imports most consumer goods [2.7].
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Electoral System:The president is elected using a two-round system. Members of the National Assembly are elected through a combination of single-member constituencies and proportional representation based on party vote percentages [2.1]. Campaigning:The campaign officially started with Ramkalawan and Herminie as the main contenders [2.7].
The incumbent president, Wavel Ramkalawan, is seeking re-election against several challengers. Voting dates: Voting is held over multiple days due to the country’s scattered island geography. The process began with outlying islands and essential workers on Thursday, September 25. Polling stations on the three main islands will open on Saturday, September 27.
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