Ny Hasina Andriamanjato

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Ny Hasina Andriamanjato is a Malagasy politician.

The son of Pasteur Richard Andriamanjato,[1] Andriamanjato studied in Madagascar and the Soviet Union,[2] and he became Minister for Post and Telecommunications under Prime Minister Francisque Ravony in 1993. He held this position for nine years, serving under two presidents (Albert Zafy and Didier Ratsiraka) and a total of five prime ministers. In 2002, he was poisoned,[1] and as a result, he stood down in late February,[3] playing no further part in the struggles that year.[2]

After 2002, he stayed out of the political arena, while remaining a member of the Congress Party for Malagasy Independence.[2] On March 31, 2006, he appeared for an interview on TV Plus, where he expressed his belief in the necessity of national reconciliation and said that he was prepared to run in the next presidential election if the nation's interest required it.[4] He officially confirmed his candidacy on May 5, 2006,[1] but said that he would not be a candidate of any party or coalition.[2] As an independent candidate in the election, held on December 3, 2006, he placed sixth with 4.18% of the vote.[5][6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Election présidentielle: Ny Hasina Andriamanjato, candidat", Madagascar Tribune, N° 5251, May 6, 2006 (French).
  2. ^ a b c d "Ny Hasina Andriamanjato : un jeune rival de plus pour Marc Ravalomanana", Madanight.com, May 2006 (French).
  3. ^ "Two Madagascan ministers quit government", AFP, February 27, 2002.
  4. ^ "Ny Hasina Andriamanjato; « La réconciliation nationale s’impose ! »", Madagascar Tribune, N° 5223, April 1, 2006 (French).
  5. ^ Elections in Madagascar, African Elections Database.
  6. ^ 2006 presidential election results from the High Constitutional Court (French).
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