DP represents the future of Seychelles politics, the hope of this country. We are a dazzling mosaic of people of varying ethnic background, race, creed, sex, age, experience and social status with a single culture. We are a rare multiracial society in a world of ethnic and cultural conflicts.
This is a critical moment in the history of our country. The task ahead is enormous, the expectations are high, the challenges intimidating. Let us work for our common destiny and advance our common aspiration to bequeath a better country to our children.
One would have preferred to overlook some of the all-too-obvious human errors and forge ahead, but it would be unfair to Seychellois not to raise questions about certain deliberate actions and policies of the past that continue to have grave consequences on the present. We are, however, not going to engage in witch-hunting. Our task will be to advance
We must work to bring back the culture of due process, accountability and transparency in public office. The era of “anything goes” must be put to an end forever. Government must not be run on the whims of individuals.
The authority of the legislature and the independence of the judiciary must be restored and enhanced as part of the democratic process and culture that we must undertake to foster.
Ours is a country which has been badly ravaged by years of misrule and ineptitude. There has been a wide gap between the people and the government, between people’s aspirations and the government’s attitude towards them.
I believe that government exists to serve the people and not the people to serve the government. I believe that government exists to chart a common path and create an enabling environment for its citizens and residents to fulfill themselves in life. Government is not supposed to be a burden on the people, it is not supposed to intrude on every aspect of life and it is not supposed to mount roadblocks in every direction we turn.
The true purpose of government is to make laws and policies for the general good of the people, to maintain law and order, provide social services that can enhance quality of life, defend the country against internal and external aggression and generally ensure that peace and stability prevail.
Ours is a land of unparalleled beauty and promise. Let us make it a land of laughter and hope once again.
My fellow Seychellois, let us strive to create a country we can be proud of again. Let us join hands and unite for the sake of our country. That way