H.E. Chairperson of the African Union Commission
African Union Headquarters
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Dear H.E. Chairperson,

URGENT CALL FOR AFRICAN UNION INTERVENTION IN MOZAMBIQUE’S POST-ELECTION CRISIS.

I am writing on behalf of the African Electoral Institute (AEI) to bring to your attention the grave situation unfolding in Mozambique following the recent general elections held on October 9, 2024. The disputed election results have led to mass mobilization and protest by the opposition and civil unrest throughout the country. The tense environment has deteriorated to the point where law and order are at risk of collapsing, with the potential to push Mozambique toward renewed armed conflict.

The African Electoral Institute (AEI) through secondary sources from international observers, including the European Union (EU), have noted several irregularities in the electoral process. Observers noted a lack of transparency and alleged manipulations in vote tallying,raising credible concerns over the legitimacy of the results and the electoral process.

Reports also indicate that
Mozambican security forces have responded with excessive force, resulting in multiple injuries among protestors and, alarmingly, alleged targeted killings of prominent opposition figures.

In view of these critical issues, African Electoral Institute (AEI) respectfully calls upon the African Union to take immediate diplomatic action to prevent further escalation and restore peace and trust in Mozambique.

We urge the AU to impress upon the Mozambican government the need to ensure accountability and consider a rerun of the presidential election if the investigation confirms substantial irregularities.

AEI respectfully recommends the following steps be considered by the AU in its engagement with Mozambique:
1.Independent Investigation: We urge the Mozambican Electoral Commission to establish an independent investigative committee to thoroughly examine all allegations of irregularities, and to act swiftly on its findings.
2.Commitment to Rule of Law: Both the incumbent government and opposition parties should be urged to uphold the rule of law by respecting the findings of this investigative body, thereby working toward a swift and peaceful resolution.
3.De-escalation by Opposition Leaders: AEI calls on opposition leaders to encourage their supporters to remain calm while legal avenues are pursued to seek justice.
4. Professionalism by Security Forces: Mozambican security agencies should be encouraged to exercise restraint, avoiding excessive force when managing public protests to protect citizens and maintain peace.
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5.International Oversight: The African Union (AU),along with the European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), and Southern African Development Community
(SADC) should actively mediate and monitor the situation in Mozambique to ensure that a peaceful and fair resolution is reached.

AEI firmly believes that these actions can mitigate the current crisis and protect the democratic rights of the Mozambican people. We respectfully urge the AU to act swiftly, as its leadership is essential in upholding peace,stability, and democracy within the region.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.
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Yours Faithfully,
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Anatu Anne Seidu Bogobiri Esq.,
Executive Director.
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Cc:
1.THE EUROPEAN UNION, Through- Its office in Accra-Ghana.
2. SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC)
3. UNITED NATION(UN)
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