As part of multi-stakeholder consultations held at Iavoloha, leaders of the Arche De La Nation (ADN) party presented their views to President Michaël Randrianirina. Within the framework of multi-stakeholder consultations initiated since Monday to prepare for upcoming electoral deadlines, Iavoloha Palace continues its political engagement by receiving the nation's vital forces. Yesterday, it was the turn of ADN party leaders to make their voice heard before the President of the Refoundation. This strategic meeting allowed the party to detail its vision principles and requirements for the country's institutional future. Among the parties received by the Refoundation President, the ADN maintains that elections must not be perceived or reduced to a mere end in themselves. They constitute above all a fundamental democratic process allowing the sovereign people to choose their leaders and entrust the management of public affairs to legitimate representatives. It is also a powerful lever for citizen expression. This conviction precisely justifies the ADN's unwavering commitment to elections under the Fourth Republic, guided by the cardinal principle that power emanates exclusively from the people. Ideas presented yesterday at Iavoloha in a spirit of inclusivity.

Meticulous preparation

Addressing the crucial question of requirements for fair elections, the party insists on a primordial fact: it is not merely the election date that matters, but rather the confidence and unanimous acceptance of results by all Malagasy citizens. To protect the country against any post-election crisis, the ADN advocates for absolute control of electoral lists, total transparency of operations, and rigorous monitoring. Good elections require meticulous preparation. Furthermore, the mere institutional existence of an electoral commission cannot suffice. It is imperative to establish in advance strict rules of electoral conduct, encompassing campaign financing, propaganda, and equitable use of state media. In the same spirit of republican integrity, the body responsible for organizing and supervising elections must necessarily inspire confidence, prove solid and completely transparent, free from any bias. Popular confidence and the independence of this body take precedence over its mere designation. Moreover, democracy cannot be reduced to simply placing a ballot in a box. Citizens must reclaim their place by being able to choose, participate actively, exercise permanent control, and demand accountability from their leaders. Active contribution

This democratic ambition expands through the flagship project of "Fédéralisme Sahaza," championed by the ADN. This project advocates for elections at all levels of local and territorial governance, including direct election of regional leaders, deputies, senators, and mayors. The objective is to bring decision-making closer to the daily lives of the population. To guarantee perfect fairness in these contests, the ADN demands strict government neutrality. No public resources should be tolerated to favor any candidate. In any case, the ADN recalls that the Fourth Republic and upcoming elections cannot be separated from the fundamental question of building the nation collectively. By affirming that elections must be clean and transparent, the ADN reaffirms its willingness to contribute actively to governance. Yesterday's exchanges at Iavoloha confirm the unwavering determination of this party, as well as President Michaël Randrianirina, to place the population's interests at the heart of refoundation, thus marking a major milestone for democratic future. This approach durably strengthens the national vision for all.