Burundi's Nkurunziza dubbed 'eternal supreme guide' by party

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza. Burundi's ruling party CNDD-FDD has bestowed the title of "eternal supreme guide" on the leader. FILE PHOTO | NATION

Burundi's ruling party has bestowed the title of "eternal supreme guide" on President Pierre Nkurunziza, a party official confirmed Sunday, as critics claimed he wants to lock in power for life.

"He is our elder, our father, our adviser," CNDD-FDD secretary general Evariste Ndayishimiye said in a video sent to AFP whose authenticity was confirmed by an official.