Title: Madagascar: Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko launches into the presidential campaign, despite the boycott of the “Collective of 11”
Introduction :
While the electoral campaign for the presidential election in Madagascar is in full swing, one candidate stands out by deciding to go it alone. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, former judoka and deputy for Tuléar, chose to enter the presidential race, despite the boycott of the “Collective of 11” candidates. In this article, we will look at the reasons that pushed Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko to make this decision and a controversial statement that sparked controversy.
A different positioning:
While the majority of candidates from the “Collective of 11” decided to boycott the presidential election to protest against the conditions in which it was held, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko chose a different path. Although he still supports the collective’s demands, he believes that it is important not to let the outgoing president, Andry Rajoelina, stand alone in the election. So, he decided to launch his campaign and confront Andry Rajoelina on the political field.
A controversial statement:
During his first campaign meeting in Vohémar, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko made a statement that sparked controversy. He said it was necessary to “send back” foreigners from Madagascar. However, he later clarified that his remarks were only aimed at the outgoing president, Andry Rajoelina, who has a French passport. According to him, it is unacceptable for a presidential candidate to have a foreign nationality, which would be an obstacle to defending the interests of the Malagasy people.
A desire to face Andry Rajoelina:
Despite the controversy generated by his statement, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko affirms that he does not fear facing Andry Rajoelina in this presidential election. He refuses to let the outgoing president win without an opponent and wants to test how far he can go to cheat when he has a real competitor in front of him. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko is ready to face the maneuvers of Andry Rajoelina’s team to ensure his re-election.
Conclusion :
Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko stands out from the other candidates by choosing to launch the presidential campaign, despite the boycott of the “Collective of 11”. His polemical statement on foreigners in Madagascar sparked controversy, but he clarified that it only targeted Andry Rajoelina and his French nationality. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko expresses his determination to take on the incumbent president and test his ability to cheat when he has a serious opponent. The presidential campaign in Madagascar promises to be rich in twists and turns and political confrontations.