 According to official results, he received 4.22% of the vote and took fifth place.His best result was in Antananarivo Province, where he received 7.14% of the vote.Amidst the 2009 political crisis, when the military announced that it was installing opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as head of state on March 17, 2009, Ratsirahonana was present as master of ceremonies.