Moussa Faki commends Rwandan peaceful, transparent and fair polls

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulated President Paul Kagame on his re-election as the President of the Republic of Rwanda, and also commended the National Elections Commission for the successful organization of peaceful, transparent, free, and fair polls. On Sunday, July 14th and July 15th, Rwandans of voting age conducted the presidential and parliamentary elections. On July 22nd, the NEC released the final results of both the presidential and parliamentary elections. Figures from the National Electoral Commission show that incumbent President Paul Kag

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulated President Paul Kagame on his re-election as the President of the Republic of Rwanda, and also commended the National Elections Commission for the successful organization of peaceful, transparent, free, and fair polls.

On Sunday, July 14th and July 15th, Rwandans of voting age conducted the presidential and parliamentary elections.

On July 22nd, the NEC released the final results of both the presidential and parliamentary elections.

Figures from the National Electoral Commission show that incumbent President Paul Kagame, the presidential candidate of FPR-INKOTANYI, won the election after securing 99.18% of the vote in the presidential election.

Frank Habineza, the presidential candidate of the Green Party, came second in the July 14-15 polls with 0.50% of the vote.

Independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana received just 0.32% of the vote.

Many leaders across the world congratulated President Paul Kagame for his re-election.

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulated President Paul Kagame and commended the successful organization of the polls.

The statement released by the African Union stated: "The Chairperson also commends the Government and the National Elections Commission for the successful organization and conduct of the elections judged to be peaceful, transparent, free, and fair by both national and international observers, including the joint African Union/COMESA Election Observation Mission."

The Chairperson particularly commends the Rwandan Government for the self-financing of the entire electoral process, which is a further illustration of the strong national ownership and commitment to the country's democratic and governance credentials.

Moussa Faki further commends the People of the Republic of Rwanda for exercising their democratic right to vote for the leaders of their choice in an exemplary, peaceful, and calm manner.

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulated President Paul Kagame on his re-election.

President Paul Kagame was re-elected in July's election by securing 99.18% of the vote according to the final results.