Patrick Herminie

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Source: State House Seychelles

Patrick Herminie was sworn in as President of Seychelles on 26 October 2025, succeeding Wavel Ramkalawan. A physician by training, he was elected to the National Assembly in 1993 and was its Speaker from 2007 to 2016. He later served as Secretary of State for the Prevention of Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation.[5]

Country

Seychelles

Born

22 Sept 1963, Praslin, Seychelles[5]

First office on record

Speaker of the National Assembly, 2007

1. 26 Oct 2025 – present

   President of the Republic of Seychelles[1][2][3][4]

   Republic of SeychellesVerified

2. 26 Oct 2025 – present

   President (head of government)[1][2]

   Administration of Patrick HerminieVerified

3. 2016 – 2020

   Secretary of State for the Prevention of Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation[5]

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4. 2007 – 2016

   Speaker of the National Assembly[5]

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• Doctorate in general medicine, Charles University, Prague[5]
• Master's in public health, University of Leeds[5]

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