African island nation decides its future as Wavel Ramkalawan seeks a second term against Patrick Herminie.
African island nation decides its future as Wavel Ramkalawan seeks a second term against Patrick Herminie.
By Faisal Ali
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Voters in Seychelles have been casting their ballots in a tightly fought presidential run-off between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader Patrick Herminie.
Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office.
Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.
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The president wants a second term and is challenged by a relatively unknown candidate backed by a former prime minister.
Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.
