The
Angolan general elections were scheduled for August 23. The Republic of Angola
Council utter a favorable opinion to the proposal of President José Eduardo dos
Santos. This Council considered that all the conditions (human, technical,
material, etc.) for the conduct of the elections were met. On this date it was set
that it will be granted a day-off.
The
MPLA has already indicated that it intends that these elections take place in a
climate of political tolerance and respect for the differences and convictions
of each one, since only then can they continue on the path of strengthening
democracy.
José
Eduardo dos Santos has been Angola's President since 1979 (the second longest
time in power). He was re-elected in 2012 with an absolute majority of 71.84%.
This time it will not be re-nominated as MPLA leader to the presidency. His
replacement is General João Lourenço, defense minister, currently MPLA vice
president and military in reserve. Bachelor of History, a well-known politician,
he has held several positions at the
party level. A couple of questions have arisen: if MPLA wins the election (the
most likely scenario) what changes will we observe in Angola regarding respect
for democracy or in the fight against corruption? Will this General embody Eduardo
dos Santos’ extension of power, Isn’t João Lourenço already a trick instituted
and behave in the future as a mere “puppet” of the current President José
Eduardo and his stooges?
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