by eadvveard » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:25 pm
SDLP/CVB Sweeps Elections, Outlines Colonial Plans
In yet another record breaking electoral victory, the SDLP/CVB won in a stunning election that saw the party capture 97% of the vote. The Free Egelion Party, the only other party so gain seats, was shut out in every province except for Amateria. The FEP, winning a majority as recently as 2887, has been plagued by inactivity in the political arena.
In her first statement as president-elect, Samantha Tilley proudly announced the electoral landslide to a group of party supporters. After announcing victory, Tilley proudly announced Egelion's plans for its controversial move to lease Dovani colonies. She announced that the colonies would be formed into four autonomous entities, with minimal rights resting with Egelion and Vanuku.
In her speech, the president announced that "New Englia has shown the world that Dovani territories are more than capable of ruling themselves. Due to legal constraints, we were unable to give our territories full autonomy. However, unless our holdings have militaristic aims, they are all but legally free to persue their own course and interests. As such, I am appointing Governor-Generals to four regions in the territories. Upon passage of the the bill Organization of Egelion Leased Territories, the Autonomous States of Cho'kun, Midway, Argos and Central Dovani will officially be created. We will allow them to elect their own officials, create their own policies, and open official relations with the international community. We hope that all nations accept these new states and respect their right to determine their own fate."