Following recent public statements and discussions arising from matters relating to importations reportedly facilitated through State house between 2021 and 2025, the Office of the President has resolved to commission a thorough and independent audit into the matter.
The decision follows issues publicly raised by President Dr Patrick Herminie during his live press conference last Thursday, as well as subsequent public statements and responses issued thereafter.
The Office of the President notes that the statement made today by former President Wavel Ramkalawan has raised further questions than it has answered and introduced additional contradictions which now require proper clarification, verification, and independent review.
In light of the information now in the public domain, President Dr Patrick Herminie has directed that an independent audit be conducted with the necessary professional expertise, impartiality, and institutional rigour required to establish the full facts surrounding these matters.
The audit will examine all relevant documentation, importation records, customs clearances, operational procedures, transactions, and associated processes linked to the facilitation and importation of goods through State House structures during the period under review.
The scope of the audit will cover the years 2021 to 2025.
Upon completion, the findings, recommendations, and any proposed next steps arising from the audit will be made public.
“The Office of the President remains firmly committed to transparency, accountability, and the protection of institutional integrity,” President Herminie stated.
“No office, institution, or individual should ever be placed above public accountability. The people of Seychelles deserve clarity, truth, and confidence that the institutions of the Republic are always used in the national interest.”
The Office of the President reaffirms its commitment to open governance, due process, and ensuring that public trust in the highest office of the land is protected and strengthened.