Mozambique’s National Electoral Commission officially declared the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front's (FRELIMO) candidate Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 presidential elections, a local media, Club of Mozambique, reported.
Winning 70.67% of the votes with a significant margin in several key provinces, Chapo will become the fifth President of Mozambique. FRELIMO also secured a majority of seats in the Mozambican Parliament, further solidifying the party's political dominance, Club of Mozambique said.
While the results await final validation by the Constitutional Council, Chapo is already preparing to address key challenges like poverty reduction and political stability, according to the news outlet.
The opposition, led by PODEMOS and RENAMO parties' leaders Venancio Mondlane and Ossufo Momade, has alleged electoral irregularities and fraud, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the process. The accusations have created uncertainty and calls for greater transparency in the vote count, the media noted.