By Mcgeorge Mbare
“What will it take to turn these flames into a beacon of unity and justice?” This was a question by one Mozambican, Professor Nuvunga. His seemingly rhetoric question comes in the midst of the acceleration of violence after the Constitutional Court verdict which confirmed the victory of Daniel Chapo as the President of the Southern African country.
This, following the opposition parties claiming widespread rigging including the bussing of Zimbabweans to vote in the election.
It seems Mozambican opposition supporters are not taking it lightly as the country yesterday witnessed intensified widespread protests and unrest, sparked by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane’s call to action and it is expected to continue until Friday, December 27, 2024.
Mozambican Professor Adriano Nuvunga took to his social media to highlight the flames engulfing the capital city Maputo are more than physical. He emphasised that every ugly event represents the frustration of people whose voice has been stifled.
“From the serene bay of Catembe, the city of Maputo is now shrouded in black smoke—a stark symbol of the unrest sparked by the validation of fraudulent electoral results by the Constitutional Council,” Prof Nuvunga stated.
“Maputo is in flames, a nation at crossroads. It’s time for leaders to rise above and prioritise the well being of people. Peace must not be a distant hope but an urgent reality. What will it take to turn these flames into a beacon of unity and justice?, “Prof Nuvunga added.
Meanwhile, outgoing President Felipe Nyusi has been reported to have pardoned the masterminds behind Mozambique‘s hidden debt scandals and Prof Nuvunga described it as a blow to justice and democracy.
“The pardon raises many questions about Mozambique ‘s future, does corruption pay , who will stand for Mozambique ‘s democracy… Citizens must demand justice for those betrayed by the scandal”, Prof Nuvunga stated.
The series of protest has been taking place since the October 9, 2024 elections results release as opposition parties refused to accept the outcome claiming systematic and blatant rigging by the ruling party.