President Kais Saied has solidified his power in Tunisia, winning 90.7% of the vote in an election characterized by a consolidation of authority and suppression of opposition, amidst warnings of looming dictatorship and public apathy.
Critics like law professor Sghayer Zakraoui express concern that Saied's overwhelming victory indicates a return to a political climate dominated by 'the absolute power of a single man,' drawing parallels with the regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Saied's election victory is starkly contrasted by low voter turnout—only 28.8%—raising questions about the legitimacy of the electoral process and public disillusionment with the political landscape.
Despite winning a larger vote share than Ben Ali did in 2009, Saied's win came at a costs, as key opposition candidates remained imprisoned, limiting democratic choice and raising alarms about the future of Tunisia's democracy.
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