Mamy Ravatomanga was reportedly considered as a candidate for Madagascar's presidential election while Andry Rajoelina was still in power. Lova Ravatomanga, daughter of Mamy Ravatomanga, revealed during her hearing before Mauritian justice on Thursday, September 10, that her father "was considered as a candidate for Madagascar's presidential election." This statement was made before judges of the Bail and Remand Court of Mauritius, according to Mauritian press. This revelation sheds new light on the political positioning of the businessman, currently detained in Mauritius since October 2025 as part of judicial proceedings concerning him. It especially suggests that his political ambitions may have extended beyond the circle of economic influence and aimed directly at the highest office. Mamy Ravatomanga established himself as one of the most influential businessmen under Andry Rajoelina's regime. His proximity to power and influence in economic circles regularly fueled debates about his role in the country's public life. He was also present on the political scene during Andry Rajoelina's term and before the fall in October 2025. But his daughter's statement before Mauritian justice gives a new dimension to this involvement. According to her, her father was considered as a presidential candidate while Andry Rajoelina was still in control of the country. If this claim is confirmed, it would place Mamy Ravatomanga's political ambitions in a much broader perspective than that of a simple supporter or actor of the former regime. Lova Ravatomanga also sought to convince Mauritian justice that the proceedings against her father could have a political basis. A particularly sensitive line of defense in a case that is now largely being played out before Mauritian courts. However, Mauritian justice has not yet definitively ruled on the businessman's fate. The next court date is set for October 12, when the Bail and Remand Court must rule on the bail request filed by Mamy Ravatomanga's defense. Facing this request for release, the Financial Crime Commission (FCC) maintains its position. The Mauritian body, which is prosecuting Mamy Ravatomanga, notably emphasizes the risk that he could flee if released on bail. The legal battle thus continues on two fronts: on one side, the defense, which contests his continued detention and notably evokes a political background; on the other, Mauritian authorities, who invoke the risk of flight.