Wavel Ramkalawan

thumb|Seychellois Sisters and Brothers, Hope for a better tomorrow depends on what we build and put together today. Wavel Ramkalawan (born 15 March 1961) is a Seychellois politician and Anglican priest who served as the 5th President of Seychelles from 2020 to 2025. Ramkalawan was an opposition MP from 1993 to 2011 and 2016 to 2020. He also served as the Leader of the Opposition from 1998 to 2011 and 2016 to 2020. On 25 October 2020, Ramkalawan won the presidential election, the country's first such victory for an opposition candidate since independence, marking its first successful peaceful transition of power. On 11 October 2025, he lost his reelection bid for a second term to Patrick Herminie, a member of the United Seychelles Party. Quotes Let us create a better world where peace, joy and smiles welcome us every day We will welcome new Seychellois and we will say goodbye to many Seychellois. Bear in mind that we need to take control of our lives and make good decisions. Life has no ‘rewind’ button, ‘reverse gear’ or ‘delete’ button. But life always gives us a second or even a third chance. Use them well and in 2025 let us fulfill our personal dreams, strengthen our families, our communities and our country. Wavel Ramkalawan(2024) cited in ""Message of the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan on the occasion of New Year 2025"on State House,31 December 2024. Your Majesty,On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles, and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to offer our warmest congratulations on Your Majesty’s accession to the throne.I am confident that under your reign, the United Kingdom will continue to prosper, enjoy peace and stability, and continue to be a force for good, for the promotion of democratic values, human rights, the rule of law, and peace throughout the world. In these, as in other matters of which you have been an ardent proponent, such as the environment, climate change, renewable energy, and Small Island Developing States, I pledge to you my full support.Seychelles and the United Kingdom enjoy excellent relations. We value our ties with the United Kingdom and our membership of the Commonwealth. I am convinced that these bonds of trust, friendship, and cooperation will be further strengthened during Your Majesty’s reign.I wish Your Majesty and the Royal Family good health, happiness, prosperity, and every success, and look forward to meeting you again in the near future.” "President Ramkalawan sends a congratulatory message to King Charles III on his Accession to the throne" on September 10, 2022. External Links Category:1961 births Category:Living people Category:Presidents of Seychelles