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Dozens of supporters of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina queued to collect their party cards recently, believing it entitled them to cash days after a presidential election boycotted by most opposition candidates
Dozens of supporters of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina queued to collect their party cards recently, believing it entitled them to cash days after a presidential election boycotted by most opposition candidates.
Those who queued up said that the president made a promise to provide for their needs in return for the support. They have asked for a sum of 350,000 Ariary (around 70 euros, ed.) to provide for their family, in return for supporting the president. There is a growing number of supporters of Rajoelina who are demanding cash payment in return for their support.
As tensions rise, Rajoelina’s party, TGV, denied allegations it has promised money in exchange for votes and reminded voters that solely donations were promised. The party, it appears to have clarified its position that the card distributed to party supporters was meant to be an identity of their party affiliation and did not promise cash payment. However, it said that when donations are distributed, the people to be favored are those who have this card.
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Rajoelina, 49, is leading the presidential race, with a preliminary tally giving him more than 60 percent of the vote — a share that would secure him re-election without a run-off, according to the electoral commission. The Final results of the election should be announced later this week.
