Regional and global leaders extended their congratulations to President-elect Paul Kagame after he secured 99.15 percent of the July 14-15 vote, leaving his opponents far behind, as per partial results released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC).
The NEC is set to announce provisional results no later than July 20, with final results expected by July 27. Kagame on Tuesday said that the landslide victory is a demonstration of the trust Rwandans have in him, noting that it is built over time.
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Samia Suluhu, President of Tanzania
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was among the first world leaders to congratulate Kagame, upon his re-election.
She posted on X that: "On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Paul Kagame on being re-elected as the President of the Republic of Rwanda.
"I look forward to continuing to work with you to foster the relations between our two countries and pursue East Africa’s unity and prosperity.”
Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of Guinea-Bissau
"On behalf of Guinea-Bissau, congratulations President Paul Kagame on your brilliant re-election! I wish you a new mandate strengthened by peace, prosperity, and progress. Congratulations to the people of Rwanda.”
William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya
"On behalf of the people and Government of Kenya, I am pleased to convey the warmest congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic of Rwanda. We celebrate with you the sovereign choice of the people of Rwanda and wish you success as you continue steering your country on the path of peace, stability, and prosperity.
"I look forward to continuing our collaboration in regional and Pan-African affairs to strengthen the bonds of solidarity and fraternity between the peoples of Kenya and Rwanda.”
Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia
"Congratulations President Paul Kagame on your re-election. Wishing you continued success in your upcoming term. May your leadership bring further stability and development to Rwanda.”
The National Electoral Commission late Tuesday announced partial results of the presidential elections in which Kagame, the candidate of the RPF-Inkotanyi coalition collected 99.15 percent votes, against Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana who got 0.53 percent and 0.32 percent, respectively.
The results announced on were from 79 per cent of the votes tallied from both within the country and voters from the diaspora. More than nine million Rwandans were expected to vote in the election and according to NEC, the voter turnout was at 98 per cent.
Provisional results are expected by July 20, while the final results are due by July 27.
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