Democratic Green Party Candidate Dr. Frank Habinenza, has explained that he has mortgaged is house as collateral so as to access a loan to fund his presidential campaigns.
Dr. Habineza kicked-off his campaigns in Rusizi and Nyamasheke on the first and second day.
In an interview with Voice of America (VOA) , Dr. Habineza said the financial constraints his party is facing has forced him to use his house as collateral for a loan
“With the limited resources at our disposal, it is not easy; we will have to find the means from within ourselves through sacrifice, as a way of finding a solution. The little means that we have will be used to accomplish all our agenda and we are optimistic that we shall complete the campaign successfully. “
The Ugandan born though didn’t specify the amount of money he was to get as a loan further told the radio reporter that if he fails to win his house would be taken since he would have no other way of getting money to back.
He further called on party members to donate whatever they can so that they can contribute to the campaigns.
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) recently clarified that political parties can get money from their members for any purpose including preparing for elections. Hitherto, the Dr. Habineza had said that the party will seek a bank loan so that it could meet the financial obligations.
