The decision was announced on Sunday, April 26, 2026, following an Extraordinary National Congress of the Party.
A statement posted on the party’s official X account confirmed that Ndayishimiye will represent the CNDD-FDD in the upcoming presidential poll.
Among those considered as potential candidates was the party’s Secretary-General, Révérien Ndikuriyo. Reports indicate there have been disagreements between him and the President over certain policy directions and their implementation.
If re-elected in 2027, Ndayishimiye would serve a second term as President of Burundi. He first assumed office in 2020 following a general election victory.
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