Comoros Ruling Party Achieves Landslide Victory in Parliamentary Elections
The ruling CRC party won 28 out of 33 parliamentary seats in Comoros, solidifying President Azali Assoumani’s power amid a boycott from opposition parties claiming electoral fraud. This election continues to reflect ongoing political tensions in the country.
The ruling Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC) party has achieved a significant victory by winning 28 out of the 33 available parliamentary seats, thereby maintaining its majority in Comoros. This victory was announced by the electoral commission, although it is pending confirmation from the Supreme Court.
The recent election took place on Sunday and was marked by a boycott from several opposition parties, who have previously accused the CRC of engaging in electoral fraud. President Azali Assoumani, who once seized power in a coup in 1999, has been a prominent figure in Comoros politics.
Assoumani’s political journey includes stepping down after one term in 2006 and returning in 2016 after securing the presidential elections. Since then, he has maintained his position due to constitutional changes enacted in 2018 that allow him to circumvent previous term limits and agreements that facilitated rotating the presidency among the nation’s three islands. This electoral victory further consolidates his power amid existing political tensions.
The CRC’s decisive parliamentary win highlights the party’s continuing dominance in Comoros politics under President Assoumani. The opposition boycott raises questions about the electoral integrity and political landscape. The situation remains complex as Assoumani’s previous changes to the constitution have resulted in significant power consolidation.
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