The President of the National Assembly, Christine Razanamahasoa, is not always spared from a political storm, marked by a series of harsh criticisms and a desire to sideline her both within her political family and in her influential regional association. .
Since distancing herself from Andry Rajoelina, the MP for Ambatofinandrahana has found herself in the middle of turmoil. Christine Razanamahasoa saw her popularity drop sharply within her own party, the TGV. Supporters of the President of the Republic, now calling the President of the National Assembly a “woman to be destroyed”, have taken radical measures to marginalize her.
Ultras
She was removed from the TGV party, marking the start of a series of political setbacks. The dialogue and mediation platform led by Christine Razanamahasoa was refused to speak in the Lower House, a sign of a significant reduction in its room for maneuver within the majority. Criticism from the ranks of the TGV party intensified, with “ultra” members openly attacking the Ambatofinandrahana MP.
Internal battle
Recently, opposition has emerged within FIZAFAFI (Fikambanan’ny zanakin’ny faritra Fianarantsoa), an influential association bringing together natives of the former province of Fianarantsoa. This group, which has historically served as a political rear base for many from the region, is now embroiled in an internal battle. Nicolas Rabemananjara, vice-president of the association and senator from Madagascar, has taken the head of a clan within FIZAFAFI which explicitly wishes to remove Christine Razanamahasoa from the presidency of the association. A statement to this effect was recently released on some media outlets, highlighting growing tensions within the once-united organization.
While Christine Razanamahasoa finds herself isolated and faced with opposition both at the national and regional level, the political future of this figure remains uncertain. The President of the National Assembly, asked by those close to her to run in the next legislative elections, must now operate in a climate of turbulence.
4th arrondissement
The presidential camp is on fire as prominent members of the TGV party are in the spotlight, fueling the allegation of an atmosphere of “settling of scores”. One of the key figures in Antananarivo, Marie Joséphine Rasoarimalala, has just paid the price for this political tumult by being dismissed from her position as delegate to the mayor of the 4th district of the urban commune of Antananarivo.
TGV
The replacement of Joséphine Rasoarimalala took place last December, a few days after the results of the presidential election were made official. Laurice Bebotsy, a TGV activist, was appointed to replace her at the head of the 4th arrondissement. This decision perplexed many observers, giving the impression of a political decision influenced by internal dynamics within the TGV party.
Rossy
Joséphine Rasoarimalala, for her part, wanted to calm things down by declaring: “ I left my position amicably, without any hiccups or hostility. » She assures that she remains “available to serve” if she is ever called upon in the future. Nevertheless, the shadow of the circumstances that led to his replacement hangs over the political scene. At a time when political allegiances seem to weigh more heavily than concrete work results, some wonder if the dismissal of Joséphine Rasoarimalala is linked to the absence of MP Paul Bert Rahasimanana, alias Rossy, alongside the “oranges” during the presidential campaign.
Asked about a possible link between these two facts, Joséphine Rasoarimalala denies any correlation. However, suspicion persists, especially since she was one of the delegates replaced quickly after Andry Rajoelina’s victory in the presidential election last November.
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