The East African Community has congratulated the government and the people of Burundi for peaceful and successful nominations, campaigns and voting process with respect to the 2020 Elections that has just been concluded.
The 87.8% voter bears testimony to the desire of the people of Burundi to participate in determining their political future, which is critical to sustainable peace, security and stability.
“The 2020 Burundi Elections hold an iconic place in the history of the nation, marking this the first peaceful and democratic transfer of power. More significantly, the process was domestically driven through own funding,” a statement from Arusha reads.
In the spirit of the Constitution promulgated in 2018, EAC urges all parties to practice patience and sustain the peace currently prevalent in the country as the final phase of the electoral process is underway.
“This will provide space for constitutionally mandated consideration and conclusion of contestations and ultimate announcement of the results by the Constitutional Court.”
The community further appealed to Burundians of all political persuasions to guard the prevailing peace and sustain the tolerance that has so far characterized this electoral process.
“The peaceful conclusion of the electoral process will not only be a big win for the people of Burundi, but for the East African Community as a region.
The EAC stands ready to work with the new Government of the Republic of Burundi towards realizing the vision of a prosperous, competitive, secure, stable and politically united East Africa.”
