Paul Kagame campaigned on the penultimate day of the electioneering period, he continued his blitz of the Eastern province with packed rallies in Kayonza and Rwamagana. In Kayonza, he attracted a crowd of over 80,000 highly motivated fans. The rally began with testimonies from RPF supporters who had seen their lives improved under the RPF. Kagame called on those present to ignore the outside media critics.
“Ignore the media obsession with Rwanda and concentrate on building a better future. The RPF believes that everyone should have a better life and they will get a better life. Anyone who doubts us should watch what we do.” He told the cheering crowd.
He continued to stress that Rwandans should take control of their lives and mould their own future. He said that democracy is about choice of candidates and policies and these have to fit with the aspirations of Rwandans.
“Whoever doesn’t understand us should understand that we have aspirations and we are determined to achieve them. Those who speak for wrongdoers should first consult with the Rwandan people.”
He said that the Rwandan people have had beneficial policies such as Mutuelle de santé, Girinka, and Gacaca which has stabilised the justice system.
“That is what democracy is about, it is about you. We don’t need anyone to tell us about democracy. Those who claim there is no democracy in Rwanda are simply liars. The claim that democracy is for the majority and when the majority votes, they claim it’s for the minority. Let us find our own solutions and reject those who preach divisionism and sectarianism.”
He stressed the sense of unity felt by Rwandans, he reminded them that they share neighbourhoods and wells and they graze their cows in the same fields. He complained that western TV stations refused to show the massive crowds and popular support the RPF enjoys but instead aired interviews with people who wanted to cast Rwanda in a bad light. The campaign concludes tomorrow at Bumbogo is Gasabo.
