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Leader of the Opposition is a constitutionally sanctioned office in Seychelles.

The Leader of the Opposition is elected by members of the National Assembly who are members of others parties than the one which nominated the incumbent President of Seychelles.

The position was created in 1993 as part of the transition to multiparty politics.

Leaders of the Opposition

Name Took office Left office Party Notes
James Mancham July 1993 1998 DP
Wavel Ramkalawan 1998 2011 SNP
David Pierre 2011 May 2016 PDM
Francesca Monnaie May 2016 September 2016 PDM
Wavel Ramkalawan 2016 October 2020 LDS
Sebastien Pillay October 2020 Incumbent US

See also

References

  1. "Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles" (pdf). www.gov.sc. Government of Seychelles.
  2. ^ "Seychelles' 5 Leaders of the Opposition in the Third Republic". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Seychelles News Agency.
  3. ^ "History of the National Assembly". The National Assembly of Seychelles.
  4. "Leader of the Opposition". The National Assembly of Seychelles.
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