New political party formed |31 March 2015

A new political party has been formed in Seychelles. It is called the Independent Conservative Union of Seychelles (ICUS) and its motto is ‘Celebrating the birth of a new vision of hope for Seychelles’.

The party, who has just been accredited by the Electoral Commision, met members of the press yesterday at the International Conference Centre (ICCS) to give a brief overview of its plan.

The party said it will present its constitution and national action plan to the people of Seychelles soon.

The members are Jona Alcindor as party leader, Ralph Ernesta as deputy leader,  Mike Chadstone as secretary general, Linda Jackson as treasurer, Almina Radegonde as elected member who also stands for women committee and Julie Howardson as ordinary member also representing youths.

Its headquarters is based at Pointe Conan near Virmal Shopping Centre.

When asked why the formation of a new political party, Mr Chadstone said many people wanted a new political party in Seychelles.

“We believe in serious and strong opposition in the Seychelles political landscape and we want to give the Seychellois populace a real and serious alternative to the current ruling party,” said the party’s secretary general.

He stressed that his party puts great emphasis on democracy which it believes is very important and hence the formation of ICUS.

Mr Chadstone also said his party is ready to take part in the next presidential and parliamentary elections and that ICUS is open to work hand in hand with other political parties that are serious about the welfare of the people.