VICTORIA: With no outright winner in Seychelles’ presidential election, the country will hold a rerun vote between the two main contenders, the electoral authority said on Sunday.
Opposition figure Patrick Herminie received 48.8 percent of the vote, while the incumbent, Wavel Ramkalawan, garnered 46.4 percent, according to official results. A candidate must win more than 50 percent of the vote to be declared the winner.
The runoff will take place from Oct. 9-11, according to the electoral authority.
Ramkalawan stated that he wants a debate with his rival to help voters make an informed decision.
“State House does not belong to me,” he said, referring to the official residence of the president.
