Tunisia’s presidential election concluded Sunday night, with voting expected to secure another five-year term for incumbent President Kais Saied. The election took place amid concerns over Saied’s tightening grip on power, especially after a major political overhaul three years ago. Many of Saied’s key critics, including at least one contender for the presidency, remain behind bars. Saied, who was first elected democratically in 2019, staged a controversial power grab in 2021, dissolving parliament and rewriting the constitution. In a speech on Thursday, Saied called for a “massive turnout to vote” and usher in what he called an era of “reconstruction”.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 07, 2024 01:00 UTC