Maputo, 20 Aug (AIM) – Venâncio Mondlane, the most prominent opposition figure in Mozambique, has announced that his recently created political party, ANAMOLA (National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique), is willing to participate in the “Inclusive National Dialogue”
The agreement on the “Inclusive National Dialogue” was signed last March by President Daniel Chapo and nine political parties. The national public consultation process for the dialogue will begin next September.
According to Mondlane, who was speaking on Tuesday in Maputo at an Extraordinary Session of the ANAMOLA Executive Committee, the party’s participation in the “Inclusive National Dialogue” is one of the six points listed in the party’s Activity and Action Plan for 2025 and 2026.
“ANAMOLA also has the ambition to lead the development of public policy proposals and legislative initiatives; to monitor government action; to develop social intervention projects, particularly in support of victims of human rights violations, including in the post-election demonstrations; to mobilize members to join the party; and to relaunch Mozambique’s image abroad as an attractive country with great potential”, he said.
Mondlane, who was speaking as ANAMOLA President, said that the party has three major priorities for the country: changing the rules of the game (reforming the regulatory framework, from the Constitution of the Republic to the electoral and fiscal systems); investing in infrastructure (roads, schools, hospitals, and technology); and developing human and social capital.
“In terms of programmatic areas for the country’s development, we have listed six: state reform; sustainable economic development; development of human and social capital; promotion of peace, harmony, and national reconciliation; modernization of national defense, public security, and the fight against organized crime; and repositioning the country in the international relations scenario”, Mondlane said.
He explained that the country needs an updated electoral system, as well as a new constitution, “which will respond to new dynamics of the Mozambican society. The new electoral system must include partial online tabulation of the results.”
“We also believe that economic reform and planning must translate into the country’s ability to collect and retain part of the revenue from taxes and fees levied in the provinces and use it to finance provincial plans and budgets”, he said.
During the ceremony, the creation of a foundation was announced, in honor of Elvino Dias, who was shot dead last October. Dias, who was Mondlane’s lawyer during the presidential elections, was murdered together with Paulo Guambe, an election agent for the Podemos party, which supported Mondlane’s presidential bid.
It was also decided that before the first session of the ANOMALA National Council, scheduled for 21-22 September, temporarily Mondlane will lead the party as president. Alberto Manhique will be the Party’s Secretary and Dinis Tivane its Spokesperson. The head and deputy head of party mobilisation will be Elsa Ritchua and David Bandeira. The ANOMALA financial secretary will be Graciete Vanessa.
The Executive Commission decided to set up three ANOMALA “social organisations” – namely the ANOMALA Women’s Alliance (AMA), headed by Flavia Nhavoto; the ANOMALA Youth Alliance (AJA), headed by Saquina Jasse; and the “Golden Alliance” (ALO), formed by the party’s elders, and headed by Albertina Matavele.
Police violence against Mondlane supporters was on full display again on Tuesday. The riot police fired tear gas to prevent Mondlane’s supporters from entering Maputo International Airport, where they intended to welcome him back from a trip abroad.
Despite the peaceful nature of the gathering, shots were fired when Mondlane was already outside the airport, with the police dispersing supporters who wanted to accompany him on the journey to his home.
(AIM)
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