The MCU dominates the Legislative Elections

By Marienne ZINGOUT | LAMINE MEDIA Translated into English by Susan CARTER JONES l LNC (Bangui, April 27, 2026 | LAMINE MEDIA) Following yesterday's elections, 85 members of parliament were declared elected in the first round. The United Hearts Movement (MCU) secured the lion's share, winning 60 seats, or 70.6% of the validated seats, confirming its clear dominance in parliament. With 60 out of 85 validated seats, the MCU has secured a comfortable lead in the National Assembly. The opposition and independent candidates together hold 25 seats, representing 29.4% of the seats confirmed in the first round. In the capital, several candidates from the presidential party were elected with significant scores: 1st constituency of the 1st arrondissement of Bangui: Mamadou Prisca (MCU) – 91.35% 2nd constituency of the 2nd arrondissement: Balalou Maxime (MCU) – 52.30% 1st constituency of the 4th arrondissement: Maleyombo Alexandre (MCU) – 62.53% 2nd constituency of the 4th arrondissement: Ngate Hypolite (MCU) – 74.99% Independent candidates, however, made notable gains, particularly in the 2nd constituency of the 3rd arrondissement of Bangui (Mokili Christian, 51.30%) and in some prefectures in the interior of the country. In the provinces, several results demonstrate the MCU's strong local presence: Ouanda-Kotto: Koudjou Abdel Karim (MCU) – 100% (sole candidate) Baoro: Sarandji Simplice (MCU) – 100% (sole candidate) Carnot 1: Ngamana Evriste (MCU) – 90.40% Djema: Akouvouhou Namiel (MCU) – 99.07% Bossangoa 3: Gambo Bernadette (MCU) – 100% (sole candidate) The Constitutional Court also invalidated approximately 15 candidacies due to irregularities. The election was annulled in eight constituencies, including the 1st constituency of the 5th arrondissement of Bangui. Seven other constituencies in the provinces were also affected by these annulments. These decisions represent nearly 8.6% of the constituencies that were the subject of litigation examined by the highest court. For: LAMINE MEDIA Website: laminemedia.com (in French and English) Date: April 27, 2026 Copyright ©: 2013 - 2026 All rights reserved: LAMINE MEDIA

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