Raúl Novinte Completes Thirty Days of House Arrest in Nacala-Porto

Novinte, who was also the Renamo party's lead candidate in the last elections, where Renamo was defeated in the Nacala-Porto municipality, was welcomed by a crowd of members and supporters of his political party. They expressed solidarity with the current predicament of the political leader.

Speaking at the Renamo delegation headquarters in the port city, Novinte called for courage and unity within Renamo, especially as another crucial electoral contest approaches for his party.

The source criticized the political situation Renamo is currently facing, marked by discord since the announcement of Ossufo Momade, the current president of Renamo, being proposed for another term. This opens the possibility of him being the presidential candidate for his party, amidst various internal voices calling for change.

It's noted that Ossufo Momade has also faced internal criticism for his silence regarding the house arrest of Nacala-Porto's Mayor Raúl Novinte and Paulo Vahanle of Nampula.

As a result of protest marches against election results that turned violent, the judicial system imposed a restraining order on the current Mayor of Nacala-Porto and Renamo's lead candidate, Raúl Novinte. He was prohibited from engaging in any political or administrative activities for the next thirty days.

The same measure also covered an additional ten members of Renamo, including municipal officials and councilors affiliated with the party and close to Raúl Novinte.

Novinte and his associates face charges of disturbing public order and tranquility and continuing criminal activity. This led to the suspension of their duties, professions, and rights, including the obligation to remain confined to their homes.