The Electoral Commission has submitted its report on the 2025 general elections to President Patrick Herminie. This report on the 2025 General Elections is in line with Article 116(2) of the Constitution of Seychelles.
The report was formally presented at State House on Friday, 26 December 2025, by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Seychelles, Mrs Wendy Didon. She was accompanied by other commissioners and the Chief Electoral Officer Manuella Amesbury.
The document provides a detailed account of the 2025 general elections. It covers the first and second rounds of the presidential election, as well as the National Assembly election. The report on 2025 General Elections also reviews the overall conduct of the polls and the procedures followed throughout the process.
Speaking to the media after meeting the President, Mrs Didon said the report includes recommendations aimed at improving the electoral framework. She said these proposals include amendments to the Political Parties Act, the Elections Act and the Constitution.
She added that the Commission plans to hold consultations with stakeholders to discuss the proposed changes. According to Mrs Didon, the report also highlights staffing challenges faced during the elections and recommends capacity-building measures.
In addition, the document addresses the need for further engagement with political parties and the media. The report on 2025 General Elections also examines logistical issues, including the printing of ballot papers. Furthermore, it outlines budgetary requirements, which the Commission describes as a key element of the electoral process.
Mrs Didon said the report notes issues that arose during the elections but concludes there were no major problems overall. She also referred to a leaked letter linked to a presidential candidate, stating that the Commission has been unable to determine how the document was leaked. She noted that the letter carried an official Commission stamp. This indicates it originated from within the institution.
She added that the Commission is still awaiting reports from international observers who monitored the elections held in September and October 2025.
President commends Electoral Commission’s professionalism
President Herminie congratulated the Electoral Commission for what he described as the exemplary conduct of the elections. He praised the Commission for delivering what he said was a smooth, transparent and credible electoral process.
In a statement from State House, it said:
“As a candidate in the September and October elections, the President expressed his personal satisfaction with the professionalism and integrity demonstrated by the Electoral Commission throughout the entire process.”
The statement added that the President received immediate congratulatory messages from several world leaders when the results were announced. He said this reflected the close international attention paid to Seychelles and the credibility of its electoral processes.
The President thanked the Commission for the report on 2025 General Elections and said he would study its recommendations carefully. He reaffirmed his commitment to providing the necessary support to further strengthen the electoral system.
He also stressed that the integrity of elections remains fundamental to the preservation and sustainability of democracy.
The 2025 general elections cost approximately 33.2 million rupees.