Raynold “Arnold” Oilouch, a candidate for the Vice President’s office, filed his nomination petition at the Office of Palau Election Commission on August 5, witnessed by family and supporters.
Many candidates, including Oilouch, chose August 5 to file their candidacies, following Palau’s traditional belief that the “new moon” is an auspicious day to start new endeavors.
In a statement issued Monday, Oilouch said that with the blessing of his family, he has decided to run for the office of the Vice President to support whoever gets elected President and to strengthen government services for the benefit of the people.
“Ng soak louchais el kmo, a kmal dirke semeriar e mesisiich a renguk el kirel a omesiou el buai,” expressed Oilouch.
Oilouch served as Vice President from 2018 to 2021 and ran as a presidential candidate in 2020 against President Surangel Whipps Jr. He is currently running against incumbent Vice President Uduch Sengebau-Senior, a former Senate colleague, and a fellow attorney. (By: L.N. Reklai)