Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and key political parties signed an agreement on March 6, 2023, to implement state reforms to resolve a post-election crisis and enhance governance. Chapo underscored the importance of prioritizing national interests and building consensus, while opposition leader Albino Forquilha highlighted opportunities for progress amid ongoing challenges.
On March 6, 2023, in Maputo, Mozambique, President Daniel Chapo and leading political parties reached a consensus to implement state reforms aimed at addressing a post-election crisis. This agreement involved major parties, including the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo), the Optimistic People for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos), the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo), and the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), alongside five additional groups not represented in parliament.
During the public event, President Chapo emphasized, “This is the right moment to set aside our political differences and prioritise the interests of Mozambique and its people.” He noted that the agreement reflects the trust these parties have in the government to facilitate political and economic stability in the country.
Chapo acknowledged that this commitment is vital to preserving peace and strengthening democracy in Southern Africa, also highlighting the presence of representatives from Zimbabwe and Tanzania at the signing. Albino Forquilha, the leader of Podemos, spoke on behalf of the eight opposition parties, stating that the commitment opens avenues for progress.
He further stated, “Building consensus among the signatory parties is key to addressing the issues that have been at the centre of the country’s recurring political, economic, and socio-cultural instabilities.” Forquilha underscored the need for ongoing dialogue among political actors and society to avert political instability from becoming entrenched in Mozambique. The informal parties that signed include Nova Democracia, the National Reconciliation Party, the Social Renewal Party, the Mozambican Humanitarian Party, and the Democratic Revolution.
The signing of the agreement among Mozambican political parties marks a significant step toward resolving ongoing crises and advancing state reforms. With collaboration from both parliamentary and extra-parliamentary parties, this initiative aims to foster stability and democracy in Mozambique. The collective commitment emphasized the necessity of unity to confront the nation’s political and socio-economic challenges going forward.
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