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Mozambique – Presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has laid out strict conditions for attending a meeting with President Filipe Nyusi, including the immediate dismissal of legal proceedings against him by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (PGR) and his virtual participation in the talks.
In a document submitted on Friday to the presidency and the PGR, Mondlane outlined terms of reference and agenda proposals for the meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024.
Among his demands are the release of individuals detained during demonstrations he organized, as well as guarantees of political and legal security for participants in the dialogue.
“The immediate restoration of fundamental rights and freedoms, which have been restricted through illegal, partial, and immoral legal actions by the PGR, is essential,” reads the document. Mondlane cited blocked bank accounts and arrest orders as examples of such restrictions.
He also called for unrestricted media access to the meeting, allowing the press to freely attend daily sessions.
Additionally, Mondlane requested the participation of institutions such as the Constitutional Council, Parliament, Supreme Court, Administrative Tribunal, Prime Minister’s Office, PGR, Bar Association, and Medical Association.
Mondlane proposed the inclusion of prominent individuals, including former National Electoral Commission (CNE) president Brasão Mazula, academics, retired judges, military leaders, religious figures, and social activists, to represent the Mozambican public.
He further demanded the discussion of issues such as resolving the insurgency in Cabo Delgado within a year, lowering the cost of living, and providing free snacks, school supplies, and uniforms for children in grades 1 to 5.
President Nyusi has invited all four presidential candidates to the meeting to discuss the country’s post-election situation.
The session, scheduled for 4 p.m. in Maputo, wouod involve candidates Daniel Chapo, Venâncio Mondlane, Lutero Simango, and Ossufo Momade.
Mondlane, however, has rejected private dialogue, criticizing “closed-door meetings with little secrets.”
He has also disputed the October 24 election results, which awarded ruling Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo 70.67 percent of the vote.
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