Daniel Chapo of ruling Frelimo party was on Wednesday afternoon sworn in as Mozambique’s new president, replacing Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.
The ceremony that was held at the Independence Square in Maputo, Mozambique was attended by world leaders and government representatives, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, humanitarian and former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa Graca Machel, and Portuguese Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel.
While taking oath of office Chapo vowed to devote all energies to defending, promoting and consolidating national unity, human rights, democracy and the well-being of the Mozambican people.
Earlier on Monday, President Chapo had called for stability saying, “We can continue to work and together, united, to develop our country”.
His October 9 electoral over opponent Venancio Mondlane was announced by the Constitutional Council, after he secured 65.17 percent of the votes.
