National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta raised the need for collaboration on voter education programmes. The call was made during the presentation of the Electoral Commission’s report on the 2025 elections.
The discussion took place on Friday 26 December 2025, when the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Wendy Didon, presented the 2025 election Report to the Speaker. The report is based on the Conduct of the 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections to the Speaker.
The submission was made in accordance with Article 116(2) of the Constitution of Seychelles.
Mrs Didon was accompanied by the Chief Electoral Officer, Manuella Amesbury, and Commissioners Patrick Hoareau, Jenny Adrienne and Bernadette Furneau.
The report covers both the first and second ballots of the presidential election, as well as the National Assembly election. It outlines the conduct of political bodies and campaigns ahead of polling day. In addition, it provides insights into the electoral process. It also includes recommendations aimed at ensuring fair and effective elections in the future.
During the meeting, Mrs Didon explained the significance of the report and the findings of the Electoral Commission. She also outlined how information is gathered from various stakeholders to support the formulation of recommendations.
Speaker Ernesta thanked the Chairperson, the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission for their work in producing the report. She raised the possibility of collaboration between the National Assembly and the Electoral Commission on voter education programmes. She noted that such partnerships are common in other legislative bodies and help the public understand their constitutional rights and responsibilities.