The independent candidate who had created a surprise in 2019 during the legislative elections with 3890 votes has distanced himself from the Militant Socialist Movement.
Olivier Thomas, recently a father, posted on his Facebook page his letter of resignation addressed to Pravind Jugnauth, indicating that the values of the sun party and his own are no longer compatible.
He has also distanced himself from the management of the Nelson Mandela Center in La Tour Koeing.
The resigning candidate has occupied the field at No. 20 for a few months in competition with Vincent Seetaram but the two did not obtain a ticket for November 10, 2024.