Kalistani Major History

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The People's PressChanging of the GuardMachado nominated for President once again; Fabian to step down after election
Kaliburg, Ananto
April 10th 4140


Oscar Machado will run for the Presidency once again in 4141

At the Labour Party Congress last month, Oscar Machado was nominated to run as the Labour Party's Presidential candidate. Machado had been nominated before the last election however he was forced to drop out after he suffered cardiac arrest at the last minute. Fortunately, incumbent President Franklin Foster was able to step in and win a resounding re-election. Nonetheless, Machado has vowed to fight on and put his previous health concerns behind him and the Labour Party has responded by showing faith in the former World Congress ambassador. It is understood that the parties which ensured Foster was able to win over half of the votes on the first ballot in 4138 (the Populist Environmental Party, the Peoples Party, and the Revolutionary Liberation Front) will also back Machado.

As well as Machado's nomination, the Party Congress also accepted the resignation of General Secretary and current Foreign Minister Jean-Baptiste Fabian, who cited his age and commitment to his family as the main reasons for his resignation. Fabian will continue as General Secretary until after the elections and his successor will be decided (by a vote of the Labour Party membership) in the meantime but he's said he will not be seeking re-election to the National Assembly.

Taking over following Sophia Conti's resignation, Fabian was the first Labour leader born on the Kalistani mainland. For the early part of his term, he was Kalistan's Premier although he moved into the Foreign Affairs brief when Franklin Foster was elected President- out of respect for the historic 'separation of powers'. In his role as Foreign Minister, Fabian has overseen both a difficult and productive period for Kalistan. While he was forced to contend with the international backlash against the controversial Human Rights Foundation, he has also established positive relations with a host of nations from Indrala to Hawu Mumenhes. His most recent outing, to Aldegar, is said to have restored ties with the Shahdom.

Presently, Franklin Foster is the favourite to succeed Jean-Baptiste Fabian. As a sitting President and Deputy Leader, he certainly has the experience. Several prominent figures have already offered their support, including former Justice Minister Mauro Curti and the current Defence Minister Laura Michelakakis. Nominations for the General Secretary election will close in two weeks time, with the voting closing at the end of May- when the final result will be announced.