President congratulates Rwanda counterpart Kagame

Blessings Chidakwa

Herald Reporter

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has congratulated his Rwandan counterpart President Paul Kagame who has been re-elected following a landslide victory.
President Paul Kagame has secured a record fourth term in office.

Speaking during the 378th Zanu PF Politburo meeting today, Zanu PF First Secretary and President Cde Mnangagwa wished President Kagame and the Rwandan Patriotic Front continued success during his tenure.

“Allow me on behalf of our revolutionary Party, ZANU PF, the Government and the people of Zimbabwe, and indeed on my own behalf, to extend our congratulations to His Excellency, President Paul Kagame and the ruling Party, Rwanda Patriotic Front, for their resounding victory in their country’s recent elections,” he said.

“This is yet another testament of the ability of the people of Africa to independently chart our own destiny. It further shows our commitment to constitutionalism, democracy and the rule of law.”

Electoral Commission of Rwanda president Oda Gasinzigwa, declared President Kagame the winner after he received 7 099 810 votes, equating to 99,15 percent of the total 9 071 157 votes cast.

President Kagame (66) representing the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), defeated his closest rival, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party, who garnered 38 301 votes (0,53 percent), and Phillipe Mpayimana, who received 22 753 votes (0,32 percent).

This election marks Rwanda’s fourth since the 1994 genocide, with citizens voting for both the presidential and parliamentary seats.