Rwanda's independent candidates fail to get enough signatures
President Paul Kagame (right) and Opposition leader Frank Habineza have been given the greenlight by the electoral body to run for presidency in the August 4 election. PHOTOS | FILE
Ruling RPF-Inkotanyi’s candidate, President Paul Kagame, and opposition’s Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, Frank Habineza, were Tuesday evening given the greenlight to run for presidency in this year’s August 4 General Election.
While making the announcement, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) said all independent candidates, also seeking the top office, failed to meet the necessary requirements.
