The celebration of 74th birthday of former president Marc Ravalomanana has a rather particular taste. Taking place in an unusual political context, the atmosphere was less festive but part of a logic of solidarity and unity. The members of the political bureau of Tiako i Madagasikara (TIM), accompanied by its elected officials as well as the tenors of the Protest against democracy in Madagascar (RMDM) with the guests, shared this special moment with the Ravalomanana family, yesterday in Faravohitra. The opportunity for the former president to say a few words to his supporters. “ We all need to wake up, no matter where we are or what our job is “, he noted, before adding that “ Malagasy people do not deserve this situation “. Dada thus called on his supporters not to let themselves face the injustice that reigns in the country. “ We must stand up against persecution“, he insisted.
Freedom
Marc Ravalomanana also denounces the political bad faith of the leaders. He deplores that the trial of the two members of his party, the secretary general of TIM, Rina Randriamasinoro, and the president of the TIM parliamentary group, Fetra Ralambozafimbololona, is taking place on the same day as his birthday. This situation reflects, according to his explanations, the restriction of freedom in which society is confronted. “ Everyone has the same rights. Every person has the same rights and dignity from birth. Is that the case ? », asked the number one of the TIM party while continuing that “ Every citizen has the right to freedom of expression and the right to assemble freely. But this is not the case. Even journalists are pursued and threatened ».
Unit
Coming out of an unprecedented presidential election during which the leader of TIM came in third place despite calling for a boycott, he wants to keep the fire of hope alive. “ We must make sure that we turn this country around », then indicated Marc Ravalomanana who called on his people to remain in unity and solidarity. Even if the audience was well attended with leaders of the TIM party, RMDM and executives of the Ravalomanana regime, the absence of other members of the Candidates’ Collective did not escape observers while Marc Ravalomanana preaches unity and solidarity.
Julien R.