Mozambique: Low Turnout Suggests Voter Boycott

Lower turnout suggests voter boycott

Initial results indicate a voter boycott in many places, with a turnout of less than 25% in Zambezia and 30% in Nampula and Inhambane. We predict national turnout could be as low as 35%.

The low turnout seems to be of opposition voters, and Frelimo’s Pio Matos seems likely to be elected Zambézia governor, beating Manuel de Araujo.

For president, very partial results put Chapo in first place, with Venâncio Mondlane second , and Renamo head Momade third.

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