Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame sworn in for the fourth time with over 99 % of the vote, according to the media reports.
The Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo administered the oath of office to Kagame, where he pledged to “preserve peace and national sovereignty, consolidate national unity”.
The President, in a post on X wrote, “I can only begin by thanking all Rwandans for putting your trust and confidence in me. It is an honour to serve as your President for another term. The electoral campaign was a period of joy and satisfaction for all of us. Millions attended rallies, and almost everyone went to vote. But it isn’t just about numbers. There is a much deeper meaning behind what all of us saw and experienced. That reality is undeniable; it stems from the spirit of togetherness among Rwandans, as well as a shared determination to be the owners of our future. This is exactly what we have been working for all of these years.” President Kagame”.
The National Electoral Commission of the African country stated that Kagame won 99.18 per cent of the votes. Meanwhile, Rights activists, on the other hand, claimed Kagame’s win was a reminder of the lack of democracy in the country. Two out of eight applicants were authorised to run in the presidential race and those who criticised Kagame were barred.
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