Former president Andry Rajoelina received the 2nd spherical of the elections. President Rajoelina could rule as a strongman. He was earlier president from 2009 to 2014. Former president Marc Ravalomana lost the next round and he did not acknowledge the results because of allegations of fraud. Ravalomana was president from 2002 to 2009. The most latest president Hery Rajaonarimampianina obtained pretty modest support in the initially round.