Presidential elections were held in Rwanda on 4 August 2017. The incumbent President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, was re-elected to a third seven-year term with 98.79% of the vote.[1]
A referendum in 2015 approved constitutional amendments that allow incumbent President Paul Kagame to run for a third term in office in 2017, as well as shortening presidential terms from seven to five years, although the latter change would not come into effect until 2024.[2]
Kagame announced that he would run for a third term in a televised address to mark the start of 2016, saying "You requested me to lead the country again after 2017. Given the importance and consideration you attach to this, I can only accept. But I don't think that what we need is an eternal leader."[4]
In February 2017, Philippe Mpayimana announced his candidacy as an independent candidate. A former journalist and author, he had lived outside Rwanda since 1994 and worked with humanitarian organisations.[5]
35-year-old businesswoman Diane Rwigara announced her candidacy, running as a critic of Kagame. Days after she launched her campaign, nude photos of Rwigara were leaked onto the Internet in an attempt to discredit her.[6] On 7 July the National Electoral Commission disqualified Rwigara and two other candidates on technical grounds,[7] alleging they had not collected enough valid signatures.[8][9] The commission's decision was criticised by the US State Department and the European Union,[10][11] while Amnesty International said that the election would be held in a "climate of fear and repression."[12]
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January 11, 2024
2017, rwandan, presidential, election, presidential, elections, were, held, rwanda, august, 2017, incumbent, president, rwanda, paul, kagame, elected, third, seven, year, term, with, vote, 2010, august, 2017, 2024, nominee, paul, kagame, philippe, mpayimanapar. Presidential elections were held in Rwanda on 4 August 2017 The incumbent President of Rwanda Paul Kagame was re elected to a third seven year term with 98 79 of the vote 1 2017 Rwandan presidential election 2010 4 August 2017 2024 Nominee Paul Kagame Philippe MpayimanaParty RPF IndependentPopular vote 6 675 472 49 031Percentage 98 8 0 7 President before electionPaul KagameRPF Elected President Paul KagameRPF Contents 1 Background 2 Electoral system 3 Candidates 4 Results 5 Aftermath 6 ReferencesBackground editA referendum in 2015 approved constitutional amendments that allow incumbent President Paul Kagame to run for a third term in office in 2017 as well as shortening presidential terms from seven to five years although the latter change would not come into effect until 2024 2 Electoral system editThe President of Rwanda is elected in one round of voting by plurality 3 Candidates editKagame announced that he would run for a third term in a televised address to mark the start of 2016 saying You requested me to lead the country again after 2017 Given the importance and consideration you attach to this I can only accept But I don t think that what we need is an eternal leader 4 In February 2017 Philippe Mpayimana announced his candidacy as an independent candidate A former journalist and author he had lived outside Rwanda since 1994 and worked with humanitarian organisations 5 35 year old businesswoman Diane Rwigara announced her candidacy running as a critic of Kagame Days after she launched her campaign nude photos of Rwigara were leaked onto the Internet in an attempt to discredit her 6 On 7 July the National Electoral Commission disqualified Rwigara and two other candidates on technical grounds 7 alleging they had not collected enough valid signatures 8 9 The commission s decision was criticised by the US State Department and the European Union 10 11 while Amnesty International said that the election would be held in a climate of fear and repression 12 Democratic Green Party of Rwanda leader Frank Habineza also declared his candidacy Results editCandidatePartyVotes Paul KagameRwandan Patriotic Front6 675 47298 79Philippe MpayimanaIndependent49 0310 73Frank HabinezaDemocratic Green Party of Rwanda32 7010 48Total6 757 204100 00Valid votes6 757 20499 82Invalid blank votes12 3100 18Total votes6 769 514100 00Registered voters turnout6 897 07698 15Source NEC RwandaAftermath editFollowing his victory Kagame was sworn in for his third presidential term on 18 August 2017 13 References edit Rwanda s Kagame wins presidential election Archived 2017 08 05 at the Wayback Machine Sky News 5 August 2017 Paul Kagame s third term Rwanda referendum on 18 December BBC News 9 December 2015 Rwanda IFES Rwanda s Paul Kagame to run for third presidential term BBC News 1 January 2016 Retrieved 29 September 2022 Kagire Edmund 6 February 2017 Rwanda Ex Journalist to Face President Kagame in August Poll The East African Retrieved 29 September 2022 Okey Nwosu Muna 9 May 2017 Rwandese Presidential Candidate Diane Shima Rwigara isn t Backing Out Despite Leaked Nude Photos Bella Naija Gardner Tom 4 August 2017 Rwanda is like a pretty girl with a lot of makeup but the inside is dark and dirty The Guardian Retrieved 30 August 2017 Ssuuna Ignatius 30 August 2017 Former Rwandan Presidential Candidate Accused of Forgery Bloomberg Politics Associated Press Retrieved 30 August 2017 Rwanda disqualifies only female presidential candidate Reuters 8 July 2017 Retrieved 30 August 2017 Police Investigating Critic Of Rwandan President For Forgery PM News Nigeria 30 August 2017 Retrieved 30 August 2017 Critic of Rwandan President Investigated for Forgery The New York Times Reuters 30 August 2017 Retrieved 30 August 2017 Three Rwandan Presidential Candidates Disqualified Amid Criticism VOA News Associated Press 7 July 2017 Retrieved 30 August 2017 Uwiringiyimana Clement 18 August 2017 Rwanda s president strikes defiant note in inauguration Reuters Retrieved 29 September 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2017 Rwandan presidential election amp oldid 1122250848, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
