In the Comoros, the campaign for the presidential and gubernatorial elections on January 14 begins this Sunday. For the presidential election, six candidates are in the running, including outgoing President Azali Assoumani.
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With our correspondent in Moroni, Abdallah Mzembaba
Unemployment, inflation, insecurity or even a justice system that some accuse of being politicized… The country is faced with numerous challenges, particularly economic, social and political. This campaign which is beginning is an opportunity for the five opposition candidates to put an end to seven years of powerAzali Assoumani. The latter, for his part, in search of a fourth mandate, can assert his experience against his adversaries as well as his record, particularly on the internal level with the construction of numerous roads and that, in progress, of the largest establishment health of the country.
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Athoumani Ali Ivessi, a very active citizen on social networks, wants above all an improvement in daily life. “ We need a president who will at least be able to feed his people, provide them with better healthcare and quality education. We are at the end of 2023, we still consume Malagasy food and we take care of ourselves Madagascar. The country faces several difficulties, particularly regarding basic living conditions such as education and health. There is inflation, Comorians have difficulty eating because everything has become so expensive in our country », he testifies.
Concerns shared particularly within civil society. Nasrat Mohamed Issa, president of the Comorian Consumer Federation, explains that the next president will be eagerly awaited by Comorians on economic issues. The Comorians “ are waiting for concrete proposals aimed at stimulating the country’s economy in a sustainable and safe manner, guidance for investment and job creation. They also expect the fight against corruption, incivility and crime. They also expect democracy and the integrity of the judicial system “.
In addition to the fight against the high cost of living, the candidates will also be judged by voters on their foreign policy proposals and on the question of Mayotte.