Mozambique elections: Education director shuts schools – CIP Eleições

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Mozambique elections: Education director shuts schools – CIP Eleições

10:27 CAT | 24 Sep 2019

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At least three schools were closed and hundreds of students had no classes yesterday (September 23) in Nacala-a-Velha district because teachers were mobilised for a meeting by the provincial director of education and human development, Judite Massacula. At the meeting held at the Residential Canal Conference Room in Nacala, Massacula asked teachers and School Council members to vote for Frelimo and its candidate in the 15 October elections.

Teachers told the Bulletin say they were required to attend the event by their school principals. “My director threatened me and other colleagues that anyone who didn’t come here would lose a job,” said one teacher. “How long will we be subject to this?” he asked, but admitted he needed to work to feed his family..

Visiting Nacala-Porto this morning (September 24) Judite Mussacula, met again with teachers to campaign for Frelimo. Likewise, teachers and other school staff were mobilised to join in mass in their meeting.

By Joseph Hanlon

Source: 2019 General Elections - Mozambique Political Process Bulletin