The National Electoral Commission (NEC) announced preliminary results for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on Thursday, July 18, 2024. President Paul Kagame achieved a resounding victory, securing 99.18% of the vote, with 8,822,794 votes. His competitors, Frank Habineza and Philippe Mpayimana, received 0.50% and 0.32% of the vote.
In the parliamentary
elections, the FPR-Inkotanyi party and its allies won 68.83% of the seats.
Other parties, including PL, PSD, DGPR-Green Party, PDI, PS Imberakuri, and
independent candidate Nsengiyumva Janvier, garnered varying percentages ranging
from 0.21% to 8.66%.
NEC Chairperson Oda
Gasinzigwa commended the Rwandan populace for their exemplary conduct during
the elections held on July 14-15, 2024. She reiterated the smooth and peaceful
nature of the electoral process, reflecting the nation's commitment to
democracy.
Paul Kagame, born on October 23, 1957, in Ruhango, has a storied history of leadership. From leading the liberation struggle to serving as Vice President and Minister of Defense, Kagame has been a pivotal figure in Rwanda's journey.
Since becoming President
in 2000, he has won consecutive elections in 2003, 2010, 2017, and now 2024,
solidifying his position as a transformative leader.
Preliminary election results confirm President Paul Kagame and FPR Inkotanyi's landslide victory