Africa Monitor Intelligence
São Tomé and Príncipe: Vila Nova Key in Government Formation, Under Angola's Shadow
From the perspective of MLSTP leaders, a "grand coalition" solution with the ADI would entail power-sharing, involving demands that could force the party to relinquish some key ministerial portfolios. Furthermore, the election results are seen as highlighting the unpopularity of AR’s government—a factor that could have a "contagion" effect on the MLSTP.