The leader of São Tomé and Principe's Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Principe (MLSTP), Cilcio Santos, has expressed hope that the country's President, Carlos Vila Nova, will appoint the MLSTP's president, Américo Barros, as the new prime minister. This follows the announcement of the final results of the September 27 legislative elections by the Constitutional Tribunal. The MLSTP won 24 seats, followed by the African Democratic Independence (ADI) party with 23 seats.
According to Cilcio Santos, the MLSTP's goal is for President Vila Nova to respect the will of the people by appointing the party's president as prime minister. Santos stated that the party is willing to engage in dialogue with other parties that have secured seats in the parliament. He also revealed that there have been several contacts with other parties since the provisional results were announced.
The Constitutional Tribunal's announcement confirmed the MLSTP's victory in the legislative elections, with the party securing 24 seats, followed by ADI with 23 seats, the Movement for Change and Progress - People's Unity (MCI-PUN) with six seats, and the Basta party with two seats. The MLSTP's victory has raised expectations that the party will form the next government.
President Vila Nova recently stated in an interview with RFI that he would invite the winning party to form a government and seek parliamentary sustainability before appointing a new prime minister. This move aims to ensure stability in the country. The President's statement aligns with the MLSTP's hopes for a new government.
Cilcio Santos emphasized that the party's priority is to form a government, but if that is not possible, they would aim for parliamentary sustainability. He also mentioned that the party would engage in dialogue with other parties to achieve this goal. The MLSTP's plans for the country's future are expected to take shape in the coming days.
The country's politics have been closely watched, with various stakeholders interested in the outcome of the legislative elections. The MLSTP's victory and hopes for a new government have sparked interest in the party's plans for São Tomé and Principe's development. The party's leaders are expected to provide more details on their plans in the near future.
As the country looks forward to a new government, various sectors are awaiting the implementation of new policies and programs. The MLSTP's manifesto and campaign promises have raised expectations among the population. The party's ability to deliver on these promises will be closely watched by the public and other stakeholders.
Key points
- The MLSTP party won 24 seats in the legislative elections, making it the largest party in the parliament.
- The party's president, Américo Barros, is expected to be appointed as the new prime minister.
- President Vila Nova aims to ensure parliamentary sustainability before appointing a new prime minister.
