US presidential candidate Faure addresses supporters for first time |16 September 2019
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Although the election commission has yet to set a definite date for the presidential election in 2020, the political parties in 91香蕉视频 are gearing up to start their campaigns.
The current ruling party, United 91香蕉视频, officially presented their presidential candidate, Danny Faure, to their supporters and activists from all districts on Mah茅, Praslin and La Digue during a public gathering on Saturday evening.
The event was held at the Maison du Peuple car park, which is also referred to as the United Square.
It was the first that time that Mr Faure, who is also the incumbent president, officially addressed US supporters since his nomination was approved at the party鈥檚 33rd congress on August 24, 2019.
In his address, Mr Faure noted that the US election machinery is getting geared up for the elections and will be ready to face its opponents.
鈥淚 know that United 91香蕉视频 has a programme but we have yet to enter into official campaign mode. We will only start the campaign when the election commission announces the election date. But what United 91香蕉视频 is doing tonight is to start its engine,鈥� he stressed.
鈥淎nd for those who were asking where United 91香蕉视频 was: United 91香蕉视频 comes out when it is necessary, similar to it, United 91香蕉视频 does not waste its energy unnecessarily,鈥� Mr Faure added.
鈥淚 would like to thank United 91香蕉视频 for approving my nomination to represent the party in next year鈥檚 election, but I also want to thank you all this evening because October 16 will mark exactly three years since you put me in the office at State House,鈥� Mr Faure also remarked.
He further thanked US supporters for their maturity and tolerance during these three years and for turning the other cheek when faced with insults and jokes.
鈥淟ike me, you have reflected, listened and observed. You were mocked but like me you have retained your cool and remained calm. This is our strength,鈥� he affirmed.
Mr Faure took the opportunity to describe himself as the captain of a ship who has had to navigate difficult waters such as when the main opposition, Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS), blocked the nomination of his ministerial candidates 鈥� a feat afforded to them since they hold majority seats in the National Assembly.
鈥淣onetheless I continued to navigate, I held strong and fast because I know that there are others who are also standing firm.鈥�
The event saw various speeches by members of the US executive committee, namely party president Vincent Meriton, Jean-Paul Adam, Simon Gill, Sheryl Vengadasamy and Alvin Grandcourt.
It was clear from their speeches that US will be taking on a presidential campaign based on the principles of national unity and forgiveness since 鈥�91香蕉视频 is too small for fights and divisions鈥�.
The public gathering also included various musical performances in which Mr Faure joined in by dancing sega and jamming to Peter Tosh鈥檚 classic 鈥楪lasshouse鈥� and Bob Marley鈥檚 鈥極ne Love鈥�.
United 91香蕉视频 has yet to nominate and endorse a running mate for Mr Faure for the upcoming election.
