United Seychelles
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United Seychelles is a political party in Seychelles. It publishes a newspaper called The People. It was known as the Seychelles People's Progressive Front (French: Front Progressiste du Peuple Seychellois) until June 2009, when it changed its name to the People's Party (Seychellois Creole: Parti Lepep, PL).[1] The party changed its name again in November 2018, from the People's Party to United Seychelles.[2][3]
The party was founded in 1964 by France-Albert René,[4] under the name Seychelles People's United Party, and it was led by him from its inception. The SPUP was the ruling party from 1977 to 2020 and was the sole legal party in the country from 1979 to 1991 (this period is referred to retrospectively as the "Second Republic"). The party is led by a Central Executive Committee.
Leading members of the party over the years have been René,
Former Vice president of Seychelles Vincent Meriton has been the leader of the party since June 2017 (party president). He is the third president of the party since its creation in 1964. Meriton was preceded by former President of Seychelles James Michel.[5]
During the era of one-party rule, the party was funded by dues paid by its members and from foreign governments including Tanzania, Algeria, Libya and East Germany.[citation needed]
The party maintains branches in each electoral district and utilizes an extensive system of patronage. At the
After Vincent Meriton stepped down as party leader,[8] Patrick Herminie was elected as the new leader in 2021.[9] In October 2023, Herminie was charged by the Seychellois public prosecutor with witchcraft. He denied the charges and described them as politically motivated.[10]
Electoral history
Presidential elections
Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Votes | % | Result |
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1979 | France-Albert René | 26,390 | 98% | – | – | Elected |
1984 | 32,883 | 92.6% | – | – | Elected | |
1989 | 37,703 | 96.1% | – | – | Elected | |
1993 | 25,627 | 59.5% | – | – | Elected | |
1998 | 31,048 | 66.7% | – | – | Elected | |
2001 | 27,223 | 54.2% | – | – | Elected | |
2006 | James Michel | 30,119 | 53.73% | – | – | Elected |
2011 | 31,966 | 55.46% | – | – | Elected | |
2015 | 28,911 | 47.76% | 31,512 | 50.15% | Elected | |
2020 | Danny Faure | 28,178 | 43.51% | – | – | Lost |
National Assembly elections
Election | Party leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Result |
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1967 | France-Albert René | 8,621 | 48.2% |
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1970 | 15,834 | 44.1% | 5 / 15
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2 | 2nd | Opposition | |
1974 | 19,920 | 47.63% | 2 / 15
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3 | 2nd | Opposition | |
1979 | 98% | 23 / 25
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21 | 1st | Sole legal party | ||
1983 | 20,705 | 100% |
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1987 | 28,410 | 100% |
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1992 | 24,538 | 58.4% |
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9 | 1st | Majority government | |
1993 | 24,462 | 56.6% |
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13 | 1st | Supermajority government | |
1998 | 28,610 | 61.7% |
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3 | 1st | Supermajority government | |
2002 | 28,075 | 54.27% | 23 / 34
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7 | 1st | Supermajority government | |
2007 | James Michel | 30,571 | 56.76% | 23 / 34
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2011 | 31,123 | 88.56% | 31 / 31
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8 | 1st | Supermajority government | |
2016 | 30,218 | 49.22% | 14 / 33
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17 | 2nd | Minority government | |
2020 | Vincent Meriton | 27,185 | 42.35% | 10 / 33
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4 | 2nd | Opposition |
Former logos
Notable people
- Clifford Andre
- Joevana Charles
- Ansley Constance
- Charles DeCommarmond
- Ginette Gamatis
- Wilby Lucas
- Marc Naiken
- Roy Nibourette
- David Payet
- Marie-Antoinette Rose
- Vicky Theresine
- Jennifer Vel
- Marc Volcere
- Waven William
Notes
References
- ^ Elections in Seychelles – African Elections Database
- ^ "Parti Lepep, seeking platform of unity, changes name to United Seychelles". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "Seychelles Ruling Party Changes Name Ahead of 2020 Elections". 26 November 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2020 – via www.bloomberg.com.
- ^ "Carrying on the legacy of Nelson Mandela". eTurboNews. 10 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ Bonnelame, Betymie (5 June 2017). "Meriton is new leader of Seychelles' Parti Lepep". Seychelles News Agency.
- ^ "Presidential elections in Seychelles rescheduled for December 3rd to 5th". Seychelles News Agency. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential election".
- ^ Athanase, Patsy (16 December 2020). "2 candidates vying to lead United Seychelles at next month's vote". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Karapetyan, Salifa (1 February 2021). "United Seychelles' newly elected leader criticises government's new direction". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie charged with witchcraft". BBC News. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.