国际英语资讯:Rwandas presidential candidates wrap up campaign rallies ahead of polls_时事

国际英语资讯:Rwandas presidential candidates wrap up campaign rallies ahead of polls

KIGALI, Aug. 2 -- Rwanda's three presidential candidates Wednesday concluded their campaign rallies ahead of Friday polls that will elect the president for the next seven years.

The three presidential contenders, incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling party Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR), and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate held their final rallies in Kigali.

Kagame, who has been the president of Rwanda since 2000, wrapped up his campaign rallies at Bumbogo sector, Gasabo district in the outskirts of capital Kigali. Hundreds of thousands of supporters cheered as well-known local musicians kept the crowd entertained before the incumbent president arrived.

The RPF flag bearer's final campaign rally was characterized by "Walk for Paul Kagame", where thousands of his supporters most especially the youth walked a 20 kilometers journey from Amahoro National Stadium to Bumbogo at the final event venue.

Kagame in the rally reiterated his pledge to further work to enhance Rwanda's development, strengthen security, and improve general welfare of Rwandans. "Rwanda has passed through a lot, drawing useful lessons along the way," he said.

"We know how to make choices for our lives basing on where we have come from and where we are today."

Habineza concluded his campaign rally in Nyabugogo, a suburb of Kigali city while independent candidate Mpayimana held his last rally at Amahoro National Stadium.