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Mozambique Elections: Chatham House issues statement regarding invitation to Daniel Chapo
2:01 CAT | 20 Nov 2024
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Chatham House in London has clarified that Daniel Chapo’s appearance there depends on the final validation of the results of the October 9 elections by the Constitutional Council (CC), Notícias reports. According to the same source, Chapo was invited to speak about the country’s challenges and priorities, as president-elect, from December 4 to 6.
In a statement, Chatham House says, cited by Notícias, that it extended an invitation to Daniel Chapoto on November 13, 2024,“following” the declaration of Chapo’s victory by the National Electoral Commission (CNE).
It acknowledges, however, that there are appeals filed with the CC. “Any Chatham House event with Mr Chapo is contingent upon final validation of the elections results by Mozambique’s Constitutional Council,” the statement reads.
Chatham House is a world-renowned institution for research and discussion on international affairs, having hosted figures such as President Filipe Nyusi, former head of state Armando Guebuza, and leaders and statesmen from other African countries, such as Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki, both from South Africa, Notícias concludes.
Below is the text of the Chatham House statement, published on its Facebook page.
“An invitation to speak at London think tank Chatham House was extended to Daniel Chapo on 13th November, 2024. This followed the National Elections Commission’s declaration of Mr Chapo’s victory.
“We recognise that there have been allegations of widespread electoral fraud and appeals lodged with the Constitutional Council regarding the results. Any Chatham House event with Mr Chapo is contingent upon final validation of the elections results by Mozambique’s Constitutional Council.
“Chatham House has a longstanding focus on Mozambique. The invitation is part of a broader series of events planned to foster dialogue on Mozambique’s democratic process and amplify Mozambican perspectives. These events will build on discussions that were held at Chatham House with a wide range of Mozambican stakeholders, including a representative from the opposition party, RENAMO.
“Chatham House is an independent, non-partisan organisation. We welcome speakers and representatives from all political parties and countries around the world. Chatham House events enable respectful and rigorous debate and hold speakers to account.
All invitations to speak at Chatham House are made on this understanding.”
Source: Notícias / Chatham House
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