Antananarivo (AFP) - A close aide to Madagascar's ex-strongman is likely to become the Indian Ocean island's new prime minister, after he was nominated by lawmakers of the largest party on Monday.
"We are delighted to announce that we offer the post of prime minister to... Andre Resampa," said Jean de Dieu Maharante, the coordinator of MAPAR.
Resampa, 43, was a top aide to Andry Rajoelina, who took power in a 2009 putsh that ousted president Marc Ravalomana, and plunged the country into five years of political crisis.
The appointment of a new premier is an essential step towards the formation of the first post-coup elected government.
Rajoelina's party has a majority in parliament and according to the law, enjoys the power to select a prime minister.
Rajoelina last week said he would not take up the post.
Madagascar held presidential and legislative elections in December to restore democracy.
The prime minister will run the government, under the direction of President Hery Rajaonarimampianina -- another Rajoelina protege.
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