Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has secured a second term in office, winning the presidential election by a substantial margin, as announced by the country’s National Independent Authority for Elections on Sunday.
President Tebboune clinched the victory with a staggering 94.65% of the total votes cast.
Tebboune’s closest competitors, Youssef Ouchiche, the first secretary of the Socialist Forces Front, and Abdelali Hassani Cherif, the leader of the Peace Society Movement, trailed significantly behind.
According to Mohamed Charfi, the head of the Algerian electoral authority, Hassani Cherif garnered 3.17% of the votes, while Ouchiche received 2.16%.
The election saw participation from just over 5.5 million voters out of an eligible 24 million. Charfi expressed satisfaction with the broad participation in this electoral milestone during a press conference held on Sunday to announce the results.
He highlighted that out of 5.63 million registered votes, Tebboune received 5.32 million, confirming his dominant support among voters.
Charfi also noted that the election atmosphere was marked by tranquility and peacefulness.
The high turnout and Tebboune’s decisive win underscore his continued popularity and the stability of the electoral process in Algeria.
The campaign, which started on August 15, has been commended for its organization and security. The Independent National Election Authority (ANIE) ensured that the campaign adhered to strict standards, promoting transparency and fairness for all participants.
As per Algeria’s electoral law, the period of electoral silence began at midnight on Tuesday, September 3. This phase ensures that no further influence is exerted on voters, banning campaign activities and prohibiting the media from publishing opinion polls or voter intentions during the final 72 hours before the vote, with a five-day restriction for the Algerian diaspora abroad.
