Mnangagwa's Spokesperson Demands Mozambique Crush Opposition For Rejecting Election Results
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, George Charamba, has urged the Mozambican government to take a firm stance against opposition politician Venancio Mondlane and his supporters for rejecting the results of the October 9 elections.
The country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling party FRELIMO’s victory on December 23, leading to massive protests by opposition groups who claim the vote was rigged.
Western observers have said the election was not free and fair, resulting in the largest protests against FRELIMO in Mozambique’s history.
However, Charamba believes that once the top court has made a decision, everyone should accept it and move on. Posted Charamba on X:
HE CAN’T BURN DOWN A WHOLE NATION IN THE NAME OF SOME MEASLY 24% SUPPORT, SURELY!!!!!!!! The Mozambican Govt must show its firm hand, now that the courts have spoken!!!!!!
At least 130 people have been killed in clashes with police, according to the civil society group Plataforma Decide.
The Constitutional Council announced that FRELIMO presidential candidate Daniel Chapo secured about 65% of the vote, lower than the 70% reported by the electoral commission in late October.
The Constitutional Council also gave FRELIMO fewer seats in parliament without explaining the changes.
FRELIMO has been accused of rigging votes since 1994, though it denies these claims.
A representative of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who came second with about 24% of the vote, rejected the results announced on Monday.
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