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The EU observer mission said that some of its 179 election observers deployed to the country had been prevented from observing tabulation processes in some districts, provinces, and at the national level. The mission also noted “unjustified alteration” of election results at some polling stations.
European Union election observers have flagged irregularities in Mozambique’s election as the country awaits the announcement of official results this week. There are protests by opposition supporters, which have led to the killings of two prominent opposition figures.
The EU observer mission said that some of its 179 election observers deployed to the country had been prevented from observing tabulation processes in some districts, provinces, and at the national level. The mission also noted “unjustified alteration” of election results at some polling stations.
“The EU EOM (election observer mission), it is reported, was prevented from observing tabulation processes in some districts and provinces, as well as at the national level. The EU EOM has noted irregularities during counting and unjustified alteration of election results at polling station and district level.
The EU EOM told electoral bodies in the country to conduct the tabulation process transparently to ensure the credibility of the election results. Tensions around the country’s election escalated after the killing of two prominent opposition figures last Friday, followed by protests by opposition supporters on Monday.
The US State Department on Monday condemned the killing of both men and called for a thorough investigation, while urging those aggrieved by election results to file their complaints through official channels.
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The election results are expected to be announced this week before being validated by the country’s Constitutional Council, which will validate them after handling all the disputes raised by political parties. The governing Frelimo party’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, is expected to succeed President Filipe Nyusi as the party leads the polls and is expected to extend its 49-year rule.
