Mozambique's Chapo interrupted by aggrieved man during first public address as president
Chapo, who was inaugurated on Wednesday, met with religious leaders at the cultural centre in Mozambique earlier before addressing attendees.
Newly elected Mozambican president Daniel Chapo at the Mozambique-China cultural centre during an inter-religious service of repentance and reconciliation, 16 January 2025. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN.
JOHANNESBURG - The first public address by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo was interrupted by an aggrieved man during an interfaith gathering this morning in Maputo.
Chapo, who was inaugurated on Wednesday, met with religious leaders at the cultural centre in Mozambique earlier on Thursday before addressing attendees.
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But one individual had strong words for the newly inaugurated President.
Chapo’s first public address as Mozambican president was interrupted when a man stood up among the many religious figures and government officials to demand the president return what was stolen from the people.
The unidentified man was referring to votes, following allegations that Chapo’s ruling party, Frelimo, had rigged the country’s October general elections, resulting in the party securing more than 70% of the votes.
At the time of the incident, Chapo was speaking of repentance, reconciliation and peace, following months of political unrest, which has allegedly resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people.
Chapo’s security detail quickly stepped in, apprehending the man before escorting him out of the venue.