Sahwanya-Frodebu withdraws from Burundi’s 2027 presidential election
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Iwacu Burundi
Burundian party Sahwanya-Frodebu will not field a candidate in the 2027 presidential election, citing irregularities and a lack of democratic guarantees. Its steering council is calling on supporters to remain mobilised for credible elections after talks with the executive, the Interior Ministry and the electoral commission failed, according to its statement.
The Sahwanya-Frodebu party, a Burundian movement descended from the hero of democracy, has decided not to field a candidate in the presidential election scheduled for 3 May 2027. Meeting as the National Steering Council on Saturday 10 October, it cited the lack of democratic guarantees, according to a party statement quoted by Iwacu Burundi.
Sahwanya-Frodebu says preparations for the election are marred by irregularities and that the results could be affected. The party is calling on its supporters to remain united and mobilised to secure credible and transparent elections, according to the same statement.
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