Seychelles opposition's Ramkalawan upsets incumbent in presidential vote

Voters queue at a polling station to cast their ballots during the presidential and parliamentary elections in Victoria, English River, Seychelles October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Herbert Labrosse

VICTORIA, Seychelles (Reuters) - Seychelles opposition candidate Wavel Ramkalawan upset President Danny Faure from the archipelago's long-ruling party on Sunday after two decades of failed attempts for the office.

"I declare ... Ramkalawan as the elected candidate," said electoral commission chairman Danny Lucas. He won with 54.9% of valid votes cast, the commission said.