Daniel Chapo Declared President

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council officially proclaimed Daniel Francisco Chapo, backed by the ruling Frelimo party, as the new President of Mozambique, succeeding Filipe Nyusi. Chapo won 65.17% of the votes in the October 9 elections, as announced by Lúcia Ribeiro, President of the Constitutional Council.

Despite acknowledging irregularities, Ribeiro stated they “did not influence” the outcome. Other candidates included Venâncio Mondlane with 24.19%, Ossufo Momade with 6.62%, and Lutero Simango with 4.02%.

The ruling reaffirmed the National Election Commission’s (CNE) October 24 declaration, which initially reported Chapo’s win with 70.67%. However, protests led by Mondlane erupted after the CNE’s announcement, resulting in violent clashes and at least 130 deaths.

Mondlane, of the Extraparliamentary Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos), rejected the results, claiming electoral fraud. Ossufo Momade of Renamo and Lutero Simango of the MDM followed in third and fourth place, respectively.

The elections marked the end of Nyusi’s presidency after completing two terms, coinciding with legislative, provincial assembly, and governor elections.

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