Rwandans show their inked thumbs after voting in a referendum on December 18, 2015. Rwandans have voted in favour of constitutional change to enable President Paul Kagame to seek a third term in office. PHOTO | FILE
Rwandans have voted in favour of constitutional change to enable President Paul Kagame to seek a third term in office, according to preliminary referendum results.
The National Electoral Commission announced Friday night that 98 per cent of Rwandans had voted “Yes” from results recorded in 21 of the 30 districts, representing a tally from 70 per cent of the country.