Results are set to be announced on Friday.
Tanzanian President and Chairperson of the SADC Organ on
Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, said the
regional body’s electoral observer mission had noted largely peaceful conduct
throughout polling.
“It is this spirit that SADC urges all stakeholders to
uphold in the period before and after the official announcement of the election
results. As such, we call upon all stakeholders to ensure that peace and
stability in Mozambique continue to prevail,” she said.
Turning to the death of opposition PODEMOS’ party lawyer as
well as its representative, President Hassan urged Mozambique’s law enforcement
agencies to carry out thorough investigations.
“On October 9 2024, the people of the Republic of
Mozambique voted peacefully during their Presidential, legislative and
provincial elections in line with their constitution.
“SADC is aware that the electoral management bodies and
other relevant institutions are finalising the election results expected to be
released in due course. Following the unfortunate incident of the deaths of Mr
Paulo Guambe, PODEMOS political party representative, and Mr Elvino Dias, the
party’s lawyer on October 19 2024, the SADC calls upon the law enforcement
authorities of the Republic of Mozambique to take all necessary measures to
ensure an investigation is carried out.
“We also urge all stakeholders to exercise restraint whilst
relevant authorities carry out investigations,” she said.
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