Charles Ajunwa
The Vice President for International Affairs in World Tourism Network ((WTN) and former president of the African Tourism Board, Dr. Alain St.Ange, has declared interest in the September 27, 2025, Presidential elections in the Republic of Seychelles.
St.Ange’s vice, Daniella Payet, another well-known personality in tourism, were declared independent candidate for President in Seychelles.
St.Ange and Payet also pledged to serve only a single term, focusing solely on meaningful reforms without the distractions of personal or party-driven agendas.
St.Ange was one of the three candidates that vied to be the President of Seychelles in the 2020 election but was not successful.
A former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, St.Ange who is taking another attempt at Seychelles’ presidency, once said his country was “a friend of all and enemy of none”, a philosophy he demonstrated clearly the resilience and role tourism has in world peace.
A statement by his team, said amid growing calls for change that the duo are stepping forward with a bold vision for transparency, unity, and pragmatic leadership.
“Alain St.Ange, a distinguished figure in Seychelles’ political and economic development, has officially announced his independent candidacy for President, with Daniella Payet as his Vice Presidential running mate. Together, they aim to usher in a new era of inclusive governance, breaking away from the constraints of traditional party politics. St.Ange and Payet were prompted to enter the political arena following pressure from the business community, urging them to bring their expertise and leadership to Seychelles at this critical juncture,” it stated.
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