Pety Rakotoniaina, deputy elected in Ikalamavony, declared this week that there is no need to rush toward elections. The country is heading toward a "teteza-mitatra" (prolonged transition). For now, the national consultation intended to lead to institutional reforms, as well as the organization of a constitutional referendum in March 2027 and a presidential election in September next year, has not yet truly begun. Uncertainty persists regarding this long-awaited process, as the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar (FFKM), tasked with directing the organization, has not yet begun consultations at the fokontany level. Yet, according to the timeline established by the government and submitted to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the international community, the national consultation process should be completed by the end of 2026. It should be recalled that the refoundation regime had already committed to respecting the 24-month deadline to complete the Transition. During the extraordinary summit of SADC heads of state and government held on June 29, regional leaders began pressuring Colonel Michaël Randrianirina to respect this schedule. On multiple occasions, the occupant of Iavoloha has stated he does not intend to extend his regime. However, at the current pace, the risk of postponing elections cannot be ruled out. Certainly aware of this tight deadline, some pro-regime politicians are beginning to float trial balloons and attempt to prepare public opinion for a possible extension of the Transition. This is notably the case with Pety Rakotoniaina, deputy elected in Ikalamavony, who declared this week that there is no need to rush toward elections. This is not a priority, he believes. He is the national president of the Tambatra party, encouraging the government to focus its efforts on social issues and improving living conditions for the population. Yet the true mission of a transitional regime is to establish all conditions and structures necessary to hold fair, equitable elections accepted by all. Pety Rakotoniaina's viewpoint is shared and supported by certain young Gen Y activists. Indeed, currently, many supporters of the refoundation regime are beginning to maneuver behind the scenes to obtain a "teteza-mitatra," as occurred during the 2009 Transition, which lasted five years. The numerous factions gravitating around the President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar are certainly in agreement on this option, as they are aware of having no chance of winning an election. It is undeniable that such a maneuver could plunge the country into yet another political crisis. Furthermore, the international community, which had already issued a warning in this regard, will not accept endorsing such a decision unless it is made consensually following an inclusive national consultation.