{"id":52410,"date":"2024-12-26T08:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/sadc-backs-mozambique-election-verdict-urges-stability\/"},"modified":"2024-12-26T08:56:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:56:28","slug":"sadc-backs-mozambique-election-verdict-urges-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/sadc-backs-mozambique-election-verdict-urges-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"SADC backs Mozambique election verdict, urges stability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a statement on Wednesday, Mnangagwa emphasized the significance of the court&#8217;s decision, highlighting its role in upholding Mozambique\u2019s national laws and aligning with SADC&#8217;s electoral guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The ruling by that country&#8217;s top electoral court, which upheld Frelimo party&#8217;s victory, completes and thus exhausts all lawful processes on determining election results,&#8221; Mnangagwa noted, underscoring the decision\u2019s importance for peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p>SADC called on all stakeholders in Mozambique&#8217;s electoral process to respect the Constitutional Council\u2019s verdict, viewing it as a constitutional resolution that paves the way for governance and unity. <\/p>\n<p>Mnangagwa also affirmed SADC\u2019s readiness to support the incoming government and the Mozambican people in strengthening their electoral democracy.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the international community to honor Mozambique&#8217;s sovereign will and contribute positively to fostering peace and order in the country.<\/p>\n<p>SADC, a 16-member regional bloc that includes Mozambique and Zimbabwe, continues to play a pivotal role in promoting democratic processes and stability within the southern African region.<\/p>\n<p>The Constitutional Council\u2019s decision, announced earlier this week, marks the conclusion of Mozambique\u2019s electoral process and confirms the leadership transition to Daniel Chapo.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79442\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/chapp.jpg\" alt=\"The court declared Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Southern African Development Community (SADC), under the leadership of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed approval of Mozambique&#8217;s Constitutional Council ruling, which declared Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general 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