Africa-Press – Mauritius. Eddy Boissézon, former Vice President of the Republic of Mauritius, a statesman with an exemplary career, passed away on Saturday. Born on March 28, 1952, Eddy Boissézon was educated in Mauritius and initially pursued a career in the private sector, notably in banking, purchasing, and supply management.
He soon took his first steps into politics, choosing to engage at the local level: first as municipal councillor, then as mayor of Vacoas-Phoenix. This close connection to citizens and the realities of the territory became a hallmark of his work.
He was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1995, representing the Mahébourg/Plaine-Magnien constituency (No. 12) under the MMM banner. Following a split within the MMM, he left the party alongside Ivan Collendavelloo, who created the party known as Muvman Liberater.
He later established himself as a moderate and respected political figure. In January 2017, he was appointed Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms. Then, on December 2, 2019, the National Assembly elected him Vice President of the Republic of Mauritius, a position he held until December 2024.
Throughout his mandates, Eddy Boissézon embodied a sustained idea of politics: humble service, attachment to institutions, respect for the dignity of elected officials, and attentiveness to the people.
His commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic, where he encouraged vaccination to allow everyone to “protect themselves and ensure collective safety,” is remembered.
On the international stage, he represented Mauritius with seriousness, such as at the 19th CII India-Africa conclave in New Delhi, demonstrating the island’s place in global partnerships.
As solid as his political career was, Eddy Boissézon did not seek prestige but commitment. Faithful to his municipal roots, he kept close to citizens in his memory.
Former colleagues describe him as a “sincere man, who worked alongside the weakest. ”
He himself stated that the true greatness of public vocation lies more in discreet, daily work than in grand announcements.
Eddy Boissézon’s departure leaves markers: the coherence of a steady career, starting locally and reaching the highest offices, the idea that politics is a service, not merely an ambition but a model of public conduct marked by modesty, integrity, and loyalty to institutions.
For younger generations and today’s elected officials facing challenges of the times, his example remains valuable. To his wife, children, and loved ones—the Mauritian expresses its deepest condolences.
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