Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in for a second term after winning a landslide victory in the recent elections. The inauguration ceremony took place at the People’s Palace in Club-des-Pins, Algiers. Tebboune's two challengers, Islamist Abdellali Hassan Cherif and Socialist Youcef Aouchiche, also attended the event.
The constitutional court certified Tebboune's victory, which came under scrutiny due to questions surrounding the vote count. Following a recount, Tebboune was declared the winner with a significant lead over his opponents. Cherif secured around 9.6% of the votes, while Aouchiche received approximately 6.1%. Tebboune garnered 84.3% of the votes, surpassing his previous win in 2019 by a considerable margin.
Despite criticism from government critics who viewed the election as a facade of democracy amidst political repression, all three candidates emphasized the importance of voter participation during the campaign. They urged citizens, especially the youth, to defy calls for a boycott and engage in the electoral process.
The voter turnout for the recent election was reported at 46.1%, higher than the previous presidential election in 2019. This increase in participation reflects a growing engagement among Algerian voters despite the challenges and controversies surrounding the electoral process.
