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On Tuesday, July 9, the Polytechnic University Amphitheatre hosted the first dialogue with the candidates for the presidential election, with Lutero Simango of the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM) as guest, who proposed what would guide his governance if he is elected in the October 9 vote.
In his speech, Lutro Simango explained that his manifesto consists of eight pillars in total, the most prominent of which are the decentralization of the state, the effective separation of powers (legislative, judicial and executive) and constitutional reform with a view to reducing what he considers the excessive powers of the head of state.
“We will work to introduce changes in Mozambique so that through these changes we can start a reform process aimed at the common good of all Mozambicans. The first aim of these changes is to create conditions for the State to better serve its citizens. Through this platform we want to make a commitment with all Mozambicans to build a society of inclusion, dialogue, participation and reconciliation”, stressed the candidate who ranked first on the ballot paper.
Regarding this initiative, promoted by a group of citizens gathered in the Forum for Reflection and Public Policy (FOREPP) in partnership with the Polytechnic University, Lutro Simango believes that it contributes to the strengthening of democracy and contributes to the conscious choice on the part of voting citizens.
“Dialogue enriches our manifesto. Debates allow candidates to express their ideas and it is always in the interest of the people and the people to assess who is capable of governing the country. Therefore, I would like to thank the initiators of this initiative,” he said.
The Vice-Rector of the Polytechnic University, Cristiano Macuamule, spoke positively of the meeting, which for him exceeded expectations, mainly because it was the first time. “It was an open space where any citizen could interact directly with the candidates, who presented their ideas for the development of the country, their vision for the future of the country and, if the Mozambican people, through their vote, put them in the leadership of Mozambique, the destination of Mozambique”.
“We had a packed room and a sizeable audience on digital platforms. We want to welcome other candidates, giving them the same opportunity and the same conditions to present their vision of governing the country to Mozambicans”, added Cristiano Macuamule.
It is important to emphasize that the dialogue with the candidate lasted two hours, during which he first presented his manifesto and then answered questions from representatives of different fields (public administration, defense and security, economy, culture, communication, etc.) and the public.
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