By Jamie Prentis.
Tunis, 5 April 2017:
Abdulrahmen Sewehli has been re-elected as president of the State Council, with 66 votes compared to 23 for his competitor Abdulsalem Gwailah.
Via Twitter, Sewehli thanked those who voted for him, saying “democracy will prevail.”
He was “proud of the renewed trust by HCS (State Council) and determined to continue an inclusive national reconciliation process. A good day for democracy,” he added.
Mohammed Bagi was elected as First Deputy President with 58 votes, beating Saleh Makhzoum, while Mohammed Mzaib was chosen to remain in his post as the Second Deputy President.
The State Council set itself up a year ago.
