Comorian presidential election, 2016

Comorian presidential election, 2016
Comoros
Early 2016
Nominee TBD TBD

Incumbent President

Ikililou Dhoinine
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Presidential elections will be held in the Comoros in early 2016, alongside elections for the Governors of the three islands.[1]

Electoral system

The presidency of the Comoros rotates between the country's three main islands; Anjouan, Grande Comore and Mohéli. The 2006 elections were limited to candidates from Anjouan and the 2010 elections to Mohélian candidates. As a result, the 2016 elections will see presidential candidacy limited to Grande Comore residents.[2]

A primary election will take place on Grande Comore, with the three top candidates progressing to the nationwide second round, where a plurality determines the winner.

Campaign

On 30 October 2013 former President Ahmed Sambi launched the Juwa Party, announcing that he would run in the elections.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Comoros: Elections difficult to fund Indian Ocean Times, 10 September 2014
  2. ↑ Comoros: Government Global Edge
  3. ↑ Former president to stand again in 2016 election The Economist, 7 November 2013