Many of his political allies have turned their backs on him. Andry Rajoelina, who came to power in the 2009 coup and later served as the island’s transitional president, helped to get Rajaonarimampianina elected two years ago. Rajoelina and Ravalomanana have jostled for power for years, but on Tuesday their rival camps joined forces to vote against the president.
“Ni wazi kuwa ubaguzi huu unaofanywa na watawala wa CCM waliojiweka madarakani kwa mtutu wa bunduki umelenga kuendeleza mpango mkakati wa kuwakomoa wazanzibari kufuatia uamuzi wao wa kukikataa chama hicho katika uchaguzi Mkuu halali wa 25 Oktoba, 2015 na kuamua kuichagua CUF kwa kumpa ridhaa Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad.” Inasema sehemu ya taarifa ya msemaji huyo iliyosambazwa leo kwa vyombo vya habari.