With almost 79% of the votes counted, he currently has 99.15% of the vote, according to the electoral commission’s preliminary figures.
Again, the 66-year-old faced no real resistance because prominent people were prohibited. Less than 1% of the vote was split between his two opponents.
In a speech at the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) party headquarters, Mr. Kagame thanked the people of Rwanda for their confidence.
Even if the percentage was 100%, they are more than simply numbers. What matters most is that [they] demonstrate trust,” Mr. Kagame stated.
His adversaries include environmentalist Frank Habineza.
The final results are due on July 27; the full tentative results are due on July 20.
These results are identical to those of the 2017 election, in which the same candidates ran and Mr. Kagame prevailed with 98.8% of the vote.
At least three candidates, including vocal opponent of Mr. Kagame Diane Rwigara, were disqualified from the race.
98% of the more than 9.5 million eligible voters, according to the electoral commission, cast ballots.
