Anne Bistoquet nominated LDS’ new proportionately elected member of NA |01 February 2024

Anne Simone Bistoquet (Photo: Contributed)

Anne Simone Bistoquet has been nominated as Linyon Demokratik Seselwa’s new proportionately elected member of the National Assembly of Seychelles to replace Rosie Bistoquet who passed away on December 21, 2023.

In a statement released by Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) yesterday, it was stated that notice of the nomination has been given to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Roger Mancienne in accordance with Article 81 (4) of the Constitution of Seychelles.

“The decision to nominate Ms Bistoquet has come after consultations with all the relevant parties in the LDS leadership. The executive committee, the party caucus in the National Assembly and all the leadership of LDS are happy to welcome Ms Bistoquet to the LDS team.

“On behalf of all LDS supporters, we express our appreciation for her commitment to serve the party and the country in this position of high responsibility,” wrote the press release.

Anne Bistoquet has a legal background and is presently completing her studies for a law degree at the University of Seychelles.

She has held the position of senior law clerk in the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court for the past six years, where she has acquired valuable understanding and experience of Seychelles’ judicial system.

“Ms Bistoquet has also been a committed LDS activist fully engaged in party work in a variety of ways. She has the personal characteristics and leadership skills which will allow her to make a valuable contribution as a member of the National Assembly.

“As a young woman, Ms Bistoquet will maintain the gender representation and strengthen the youth representation in the National Assembly and also within the majority LDS caucus.

“The proportion of women and youth in elected positions is today a benchmark of democracy. As the two categories remain under-represented in our legislature, LDS is committed to promote their participation in politics as much as possible.

“LDS is confident that Ms Bistoquet will perform with excellence as a representative of the party and that she will meet with success the challenges in her role as a member of our legislature and in the mission of LDS in the governance of our country. We call on all the people of Seychelles to support her in her new role of national leadership,” added the press release.

Press release from LDS