October 03 2011 -- The Parti Lepep has won all the seats of the 25 districts in the National Assembly elections, according to an announcement by the Electoral Commission today. The Electoral Commission said that the Popular Democratic Movement did not gain enough votes to obtain proportional seats.

Voter turnout was 74.3%.

"The result is the expression of the majority of the Seychellois people... the voice of the people and the choice of the people has spoken...We have a victory but at the same time we wished that the opposition gained some seats in order to encourage more debate. While this has not happened, my party will remain  committed to engaging the population in a consultative manner for the democratic development of our country, " said President James Michel, leader of the Parti Lepep, following the announcement of the results.

President Michel congratulated the elected members of his party for their victory, and asked them to make extra effort to consult their constituents in the legislative work that they will undertake.

" We will work hard in our diversity of opinions and we will together to forge further our national unity for a New Seychelles...Our elected members need to be visionary in their work for the wellbeing of the people and stay connected with them as much as possible."

President Michel also congratulated the Popular Democratic Movement and its leader, David Pierre, for participating in the election and giving a voice to opposition views.

The Electoral Commission will give detailed analysis of the election results tomorrow.