In the real sense, no one would be even concerned about the forthcoming Presidential elections in Rwanda. And I know most people have just ignored. The reason is simple -the winner is afterall known. Kagame MUST win the elections with an overwhelming victory.
That’s the plan, that’s the move. In fact one would even wonder why there are preparations for elections in the name of democracy when the National Constitution has been changed in favour of President Kagame to rule up to 2034 or for life, after completing his two legal terms in office. Morover, it was well said that the next presidential term of 7 years is Kagame’s ‘gift’-for having served Rwandans well…before he starts to contest with others for 5 years mandate for more two terms. He’s therefore the next president at whatever cost.
However, Diane Shima Rwigara and Dr. Frank Habineza are already winners not because they will win the elections but because they have stood firm to challenge the undemocratic regime of President Kagame. I know that they also know that their chances of winning are not even rare but not there. It’s just their time to make themselves known that they are in a fight for real democracy.
Those are my candidates, they represent my ideas most especially the democratic principal of peaceful and democratic transfer of power. Thanks Diane and Frank for being Heroes; to stand and talk where others have been intimidated and silenced! And let me hope that you are ready and prepared for the related consequences of the heroic decision you made.