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In His Last Speech to Parliament, Nyusi Defends Electoral Reform and Greater Faith in Democratic System

In His Last Speech to Parliament, Nyusi Defends Electoral Reform and Greater Faith in Democratic System

In his last speech to Parliament as Mozambique’s President, Filipe Nyusi defended the need for a reform of the electoral system to ensure greater sustainability and citizens’ trust in electoral bodies. The head of state called on the new legislature to conduct this process responsibly, without haste or emotion, and in such a way as to consolidate the country’s political stability, according to the newspaper O País.

A few days before the end of his mandate, Nyusi emphasised that Mozambicans have high expectations of the 10th Legislature, stressing that it is up to the deputies to take an active role in finding solutions to national challenges.

For the outgoing president, parliament must contribute to order and stability in the country, discouraging actions that could generate instability or result in violence.

He also emphasised that the Assembly of the Republic must strengthen its role in overseeing the government’s actions, encouraging a constructive debate focused on the national interest.

According to Nyusi, the separation of powers between the different organs of sovereignty should be one of the central themes of the new legislative cycle, with the aim of strengthening institutions and guaranteeing a more balanced functioning of the state.

The electoral reform proposal comes against a backdrop of political tension, with protests and demonstrations organised by the opposition since the results of the 9 October general elections were announced.

The country has witnessed an atmosphere of protest, with demonstrations repressed by the security forces, resulting in almost 300 deaths and more than 600 injured, according to civil society organisations.

The protests were triggered by the contestation of the election results, which gave victory to Daniel Chapo, the candidate of the Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo), with 65.17 per cent of the votes. The main opposition, Venâncio Mondlane, who won 24 per cent, rejected the results, alleging fraud and demanding an independent audit.

The X Legislature takes office at a symbolic moment, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Assembly of the Republic, which, according to Nyusi, reinforces the need to consolidate democratic values and promote structural reforms for a more representative political system.

The outgoing head of state argued that stability and dialogue should be priorities for the new parliament, stressing that the country needs consensus in order to face economic and social challenges.

With the inauguration of the new President, Daniel Chapo, scheduled for Wednesday (15 January), the new government will have the responsibility of dealing with a deep political crisis and restoring citizens’ confidence in the institutions.

Electoral reform, defended by Filipe Nyusi, could be one of the ways to guarantee greater transparency and credibility to the democratic process in Mozambique.

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