Since his accession to power seven years ago, ‘our President’ has not ceased to grow, learn, listen and be there for his people. James Michel is known to be ‘the president of the people’ as he has been doing everything that will get him nearer to them and keep them close to his heart. He listens to their concern, hears their cries, reaches out to them in some of their greatest moment, and present in difficult ones. 
Other than visiting their homes, districts, places of work he remains accessible on the internet on a 24-hr basis. This means that people having access to the internet can connect either to; follow him on a daily basis via twitter, read about him on his own website (www.jamesmichel2011.com) become a fan, voice out why they support him, comment on segments of his speeches, and even send him a message via mail or on face book.
The question now is: Will he answer? Guess what? As a face book subscriber I did the test, and requested an interview for this article via face book. It was answered within 24 hours. This proved what friends, colleagues and people I spoke to; saying that he does answer, and in some cases refers their concerns to relevant people. As a result they are able to pursue further and most of the time manage to find a solution to their problems.
“I am very proud of you mr president. I will definitely get one of your book.You inspired a lot of people and I am one of them”
Comments like this are posted all over his wall along with words of support for the forthcoming election. This with several news segments especially where he has been involved with the youth, and how he is gearing up for the forthcoming election makes up an interesting face book wall. Those who are not fans of reading can enjoy a selection of photos mostly of his recent visits to the people out there.
On Twitter one can watch videos, some of them loaded on you tube in order to keep abreast with what he is doing, and what the youths are saying about him.
His blog is another interactive space where people voice out reasons why they support President James Michel, and where one can further read about his visions for this country. We are here referring to that same vision that was elegantly mapped out in the 2020 expo. The blog is also a place where one can also subscribe to become a fan.
‘Of course, it remains my responsibility to listen, to appraise and consider. It is my responsibility to take decisions. And I will make decisions with the best interests of Seychelles and the Seychellois people in mind...’ (Extract from President on face book)
President Michel is indeed a modern president, up to date with technology hence to the needs of his people. He is always doing something yet always connected; playing in the ring of the greatest, like one of the most popular Presidents of the decade; Head of State of America Mr. Barrack Obama. Mr. Obama used the same communication strategy, and had a willingness to experiment modern tool, and his campaign turned out to be one of the most successful. Mr. Michel is sure to succeed, and his name will go down in history as a great communicator, and one who has had great success with the youths.
Source: The People
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