dollars intended for free and fair elections, but censures Malagasy political leaders for being incapable.
According to Prime Minister’s Office officials , PM Ramgoolam wants a solid statement to be made to Madagascar that a concise roadmap to the upcoming Malagasy elections are crucial to ensuring democracy and the reputation of Africa
In a press statement to journalists, Mauritius’s Prime Minister Ramgoolam while addressing the Southern African Development Community summit (SADC) in Lilongwe Malawi made a robust warning directed at Malagasy politicians.
Ramgoolam asked SADC member nations to direct a sturdier warning to Malagasy politicians who according to him have not been capable of forging their way forward in reinstating democratic governance.
Additionally the Mauritian leader commented that Malagasy citizens should reclaim their rights to elect a government through free and fair elections without any more interruption by politicians.
Ramgoolam told Mauritian press that the situation is affecting the reputation of the African region while the world is watching the situation unfold.
Mauritian foreign affairs officials have described the latest developments in Madagascar as a constitutional crisis that is negatively affecting the Malagasy people.
To date the Mauritian government has not been overly aggressive concerning the political situation in Madagascar , officials have confirmed however that 500,000 dollars will be handed to Antananarivo intended to assist in fair elections.
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The island nation as a neighbour of Madagascar may play a more central role in aiding democratic and constitutional order given its proximity and Francophone speaking population.
However PM Ramgoolam conveyed his support for the nations recently created a Special Electoral Court (CES) which is intended to bring back electoral stability and fairness in the voting process.