Image: WSJ: Supporters of President Armando Guebuza in Maputo on Sunday, the last day campaigning was allowed.
Today, Mozambicans go to the polls in national elections.
AllAfrica: Voters Head for Polls on Wednesday
Yahoo! News: Mozambican parties make final push for votes
BBC News: Q&A: Mozambique goes to the polls
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ARMANDO GUEBUZA (FRELIMO) | The ruling party since 1992. Expected to win but battling for credibility with low turnout in last election. |
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AFONSO DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) | The leading opposition party but seriously in trouble in the polls. |
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DAVIZ SIMANGO (MDM) |
A breakaway candidate from RENAMO. Current mayor of Beira, the second largest city in Mozambique. |
Good news about this election:
- Campaigning has been relatively free of violence.
- Simango has created some buzz and national dialogue.
Bad news about this election:
- Widespread voter intimidation
- Almost certain vote fraud
I call Simango the African Obama because, although he won’t win this election, he’s appearing on the scene now (much like Obama did at the Democratic Convention in 2004) and if everything goes well he should be a real political option in 2014.
Praise the Lord for peaceful elections in Mozambique and pray that God might bless this country with righteousness and prosperity.
